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ARHAT VACANA
Jäkaapicha,
Kundakvada
Indore
Vol. 19, No. 3, July-September 07, 59-62
Indore: A Glimpse of Malwa*
Michael C. Skinner **
From the small nibble of Indore available to me in my week here I would have to label this city as sturdy. Although this might not be the sultriest of labels, in the context of urban India, this translates to a city with a strong foundation and room to expand. Already here are the malls and modern amenities found in other urban centres, though community tea stalls and a bevy of local enteries still exist. This combination of old and new defines Indore and makes it a wonderful city for wandering. The people of this city reflect this sturdy spirit and in every interaction were extremely kind and generous. From my limited observation indore has a strong base, both urban and social, from which to develop into a centre of education, commerce, and culture.
THEN
Jain Education International
A view of Samavosharan Jian Temple Besides being home to kings and temples Indore is also a centre of Jainism. Residing in indore is a vibrant Jaina community. There are many old Jaina mandirs in Indore as well as modern temples recently constructed. At Gommata Giri one can find a magnificent rendering of the twenty four tirhankars in siting
Anjaaninag wat
In traveling around the city of Indore there are many sites that connect the modern city to its historical past. For example, Rajwada (Rajavāda) and lalbag (lālabāga) still exist from the times of the Malva principality and almost every road is lined with large familial residences that atlest to the booming commercial enterprise of this city. Also found on the streets are small temples constructed for the passing Puja as well as larger temples of note. For example, a gigantic Ganapati measuring fifteen meters high and ten meters wide is found in Badāgaṇpati. Many, other beautiful temples and historical temples sites are also found in indore such as the kanca mandira and the samavasharan Jaina temple, but I will have to wait untill I return to visit them.
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Gommatagiri-Indore
* Insturctor of History University of Hawaii - Hilo, U.S.A.
** Written after 10 days study visit of Kundkunda Jnanapitha, Indore
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