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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Explanatory Notes On The Plates
Plate No. 108 : This is the other side of the Siddhachala Shanagar Tuk, when it was under construction. Two-storeyed temples with balconies and Sikhara are seen in the picture.
Plate No. 109 : This is a beautiful photograph of the entrance of Molhavasahi Shreyansjin's Jinalaya (Jain temple). The rich carvings in the pillars of the entrance gate are attractive. The door-frame of the entrance door is also highly ornamented. It is believed that originally this temple was of Vasupujya Swami, constructed during V.S. 1277.
Plate No. 110 : This is a photograph of Chaumukhji's temple with other shrines. The Sikhara with their architectural and sculptural wealth add beauty to the temple.
Plate No. 111 : This is a photograph of the interior part of the Sabhamandapa of Bhulavani (Neminath's Chori) temple. Beautiful sculptures adorn the ceiling of the Mandapa. The octagonal columns with carvings are attractive.
Plate No. 112 : This is a general view of Shri Shatrunjay from the North side: A group of temples in many Tunks of the Giriraj are seen in the picture.
Plate No. 113 : This is a general plan of the Jain temples of Shatrunjay which gives an idea of their location.
Plate No. 114 : This is a photograph of a Daheri of Dravida Varikhilji. It is believed that Dravida and Varikhil were grand-sons of the Tirthankara Rushabhadeva and were converted to monks by the preachings of Dharma. They went on a pilgrims of Shri Giriraj where they met with many Jain Sadhus. They practised Anasana Vrata and liberated their souls here. This is the Daheri of Dravida and Varikhilji which tells the story of their liberation. On the other side the celebrated Chaumukhji's temple, and also a tomb of Angarshah Pir are seen in the photograph.
Plate No. 115 : This is a panaromic view of the city of Jain temples, on Shri Shatrunjay. The Sikharas with their spires and flag posts are noteworthy.
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