Book Title: Ashtapad Maha Tirth Part 01
Author(s): Rajnikant Shah, Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY

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________________ Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Rough Crystal 30 tons of rough crystal stone was imported. After processing and carving the final weight of the mountain is 7.5 tons. This is supported on a 1 ton steel frame. 24 1:2 Crystal Blocks - Total of 59 blocks were cut and arranged in 8 layers to make the mountain, each weighing 75 to 750 lbs. Carving on Steps - Eight steps were carved at bottom of the mountain in the center, heading up to Gokhala level. Carving on Ghummat and Chhaja - All 24 Gokhlas have Ghummat with Chhaja and are fully carved, all around US - 411 - -Ratna Mandir

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