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early days, this vertical emphasis was laid on only a solitary level (prathama tala). A short time later, number of levels (talas) were added to this superstructure. It was assumed that the entire locale, which the vimana or shikhara overlooked was rendered brilliant and the area secured by this shikhara, would be prosperous.
Archana-Navnita, an old substance described these heavenly places into five sorts "1) Svayam-Vyakta (self-appear) 2) Daivika (presented by Gods) 3) Arsha (presented by sages) 4) Pauranika (celebrated in the Puranas) and 5) Manusha (synthetic) havens".
5.4.6 The supporting Elements
Jain temples have different segments having an especially formed structure, molding square.
The squares thusly molded make chambers, used as meager places of petition and contains the statue or idol of a divine being.
From these segments are extravagantly cut areas that create at around two third of their stature.
The rooms of these temples have pointy vaults and wherever there is curve, the sections are blocked to make an octagonal space inside.
The only assortment in Architecture specific to Jain temples is is chaumukh layout. The from which have been observed time to time. In these, the Tirthankar faces back to back in all cardinal directions.
Entry to these temples is moreover from four doors that face the cardial directions.
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