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the middle universe consists of a number of concentric seas and worlds one after another with Jambudweep in the center. The eighth world is known as Nandishwardweep. It is supposed to have 52 mountains, 13 on each side. Once Ujambäi saw that Dweep in her dream. Being inspired by that, she constructed this temple in 1833 as a model of Nandishwardweep. It is a beautiful temple with well carved network of marbles on all the sides. In addition to that, the Tuk has the temples of Lords Kunthunäth and Shäntinäth.
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Inside view of Nandishwardweep
Close to it, is Hemävasahi Tuk constructed by Hemäbhai Vakhatchand of Ahemdabad in 1826. The presiding idol in the main temple is of Lord Ajitnäth. Facing it, is the temple of Pundarikswämi. Besides, there are two temples of Chaumukhji Thus, there are 4 major temples and 43 templets in this Tuk. Its installation ceremony was performed four years later in 1830.
Then the pilgrims arrive at the Modi Tuk constructed by
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