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BHULAVANI
Adjacent to the temple of Chakreshwari, there is the complex known as Bhulavani. It is also called Vimalvasahi, because the complex displays highly exquisite art comparable to
Exterior view of Bhulavani
Vimalvasahi on Mt. Abu. The term Vasahi denotes a Jain temple or a temple complex. While entering the complex we come to the Rangmandap or the prayer hall. It has nicely decorated pillars and minutely carved ceilings under the domes. Thereafter comes the inner temple known as Gudhamandap, which has the network of beautifully carved niches. Beyond that, there is the three stage replica of Meru, the mythical mountain on which the heavenly beings are supposed to perform the bathing ceremony of Tirthankars soon after their birth.
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