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Out of fifty-eight temples, the overall plan form of most of the temples built in this region are of typical Hindu nagara style of Architecture with 28%. The form. Samosaran is only 2% with one number of temple. The details of other overall plan form can be seen in figure: 6.24 above. Which clearly shows that effect of Hindu temple Architecture on the Jain temple Architecture. Jains also maintain its own Architecture in the form of Samosaran temple as religious symbolism with the representation of tirthankar worship unique to the Jain Architecture.
6.3.4 Carving Detail
Simple
Carving, 21%
Moderate Carving, 50%
Figure: 6.25-Level of Carving Detail. Source: (Author)
It is the unique feather inherent with Jain Architecture. Comparatively, half of the temples have moderate carvings as part of their decoration, while around one-third of the temples ie. 29% have much detailed "Intricate" carvings in them. Rest of the temples have simple carvings.
Simple Carving, 24%
Intricate Carving, 29%
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Level of Carving Details
Intricate Carving, 21%
Moderate Carving, 55%
Figure: 6.26-Level of Carving Detail in Digamber Temples. Source: (Author)
In case of Digamber temples, half of the temples have moderate carvings as part of their decoration, while around one-third of the temples ie. 21 % have much detailed "Intricate" carvings in them. Rest of the temples have simple carvings.
