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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_
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While the idea of the Ratna Mandir was taking shape, one happened to visit a temple in Jaipur (India) and saw an Ashtapad PAT; this was the turning point from the "Ratna Mandir" concept into "Ashtapad”. Now our energies were focused on one thought: How to morph “Ratna Mandir" into "Shri Ashtapad" this led us to research further into the facts about "Shri Ashtapad".
Courtesy: Sh Nathmalji Chandalia, Jaipur
A mountain should be carved out of crystal stones that could provide the look and feel of the snowcovered mountain. Provide eight steps at the base as per name of Ashtapad (8 steps) and 24 niches (Gokhalas) for Shri Chovisi in the center of the mountain. That would fulfill the desire of "Ratna Mandir". The whole structure would be assembled to appear as a mountain. Thus the idea of making a model of "Shri Ashtapad" with "Ratna Mandir" Chovisi (24 Tirthankar idols) installed on the Ashtapad Mountain was born.
Courtesy: Shrenuj & Company, Mumbai
Shri Ashtapad Tirth Pat carved on Glass with silver at Ahmedabad depicting the details about Ashtapad and related stories.
Courtesy: Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition.
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