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adjoins the gūdhamanďapa on the west side, whereas at Somnathpur it is separated from the mandapa by a small vestibule. The south and the north sides of the porches of the gūdhamandapa project far forward, giving the ground-plan the
form of a cross. Sanavasarana-patti, an assembly of devotees who Guanam
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The gūdhamandapa of the Vimalavasāhi temple is entered through Arthankara preach the doctrine.
an ornate door from the front east side, as well as from the north Early 19th century, and the south. The frame on the front door comprises of six moulRajasthan.
dings, and is known as satsākha. The lower part of the jambs is Courtesy: Ravi Kumar, The Jain Cosmology
decorated by framed figures of four-armed standing vidyadevis, Rohini and Vairotyå, accompanied by cauri-bearers and pitcher carriers. The niches show yaksa Sarvănubhūti and yakşi Ambikā,
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