Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan in Sculptures and Architecture

SR No.: 006753
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kanchansagarsuri
Publisher: Aagamoddharak Granthmala
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 334
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 21 MB

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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan.
Plate No. 77 : This is a back portion of the temple of Shri Simandhar swami in Dada's Tuk. The decorative carvings in the outer wall is noteworthy. The view of the main sikhara with other spires is attractive.
Plate No. 78 : This is an aerial view of Balabhai Tuk. The temple on the Tuk gives us a glimpse of the highly architectural skill of the artists. Some portion of Giriraj is also seen in this picture. Plate No. 79 : This is a panaromic view of the group of temples in Dada's Tuk seen from Pir's tomb. A newly constructed office, guest house and some portion of Moti Shah's Tuk are seen in this picture.
Plate No. 80 : This is a general view of Khartar Vasahi's Tuk, viewed from Dada's Tuk. The fort of the Sava Som's Tuk and a Sikhara of Chaumukhaji's temple are seen in this picture.
Plate No. 81 : This is a view of the south-west corner of Sava Som's (Chaumukhji's) temple. The octagonal columns with their beautiful sculptures are seen in the picture. The sculptures are of dancing girls and musicians which add beauty to the temple.
Plate No. 82 : This is a beautiful photograph of the Sikhara of Sava Som (Chaumukhji) temple. Amalaka, Kalasha and other small spires add beauty to the temple. An erected flag post of the temple is seen in the picture.
Plate No. 83 : This is a photograph of the exquisite carvings of the Mandovara of Chaumukhji's temple. The decorative leaf petal panels in jangha is highly attractive. The beautiful sculptures carved on the outer wall of the temple are noteworthy.
Plate No. 84 : This is a photograph of Chaumukhji in the temple of Sava Som tuk. The God is seated in "Padmasana Mudra". The emblem Rusabha is carved in the pedastal. The whole idol is well proportioned and hence attractive.
Plate No. 85 : This is a photograph of the richly carved columns of the Rangamandapa of Kharatara Vasahi. The floral and geometrical designs and carving of small Kumbhis are highly attractive. It reveals the artistic skill of the artists.
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