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shikhara. The height of temple is 16'-0". The temple is constructed with brick and lime mortar and finished with marble.
Sri 1008 Mahavir Swami Jinalaya, Rajgir
4.6.8.13
Location: Rajgir
Date of Construction : 1919's
Temple Type - Sri Mahavir Swami Jinalaya Plate Number: - LVII
Architectural Features of the Temple
The temple is situated at the Rajgir city. The temple has sitting idol of Tirthankar Sri Mahavir swami. The temple has square garbhagriha of 8'-0" x 8'-0" with single entry and circumcumbulatory path. The top of temple has pyramidical shikhara and front dome above verandah. The height of temple is 35'-0". The temple is constructed with brick and lime mortar.
Sri Swetambar Jain Temple, Rajgir
4.6.8.14
Location: Rajgir
Date of Construction : 1961's
Temple Type - Sri Mahavir Swami temple
Plate Number: - LVIII
Architectural Features of the Temple
The complete form of temple is completely inspired from Hindu nagara style of temple. The complete hierarchy as ardhamandam, mandapam, antarala and garbhagriha is completely seen here. The size of garbhagriha is rectangular 16'-2" X 12"-8" followed by antarala followed by square mandapam of 30'-0" x 30'-0" followed by ardhamandam. The plan is completely based on square circle - square concept of vastupurusamandala. The elevation form is completely derived from nagara style with exception of intricately carved marble corbelled arches, ceiling, columns and other surfaces. The total height of temple is 57'-0". The temple is constructed with brick and lime mortar and intricately carved sand stone and marble.
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