Jainism in Gujarat

Author(s): Chimanlal Bhailal Sheth
Publisher: Godiji Jain Temple Mumbai

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W&S set up by Govinda Sanghavi in A. D. 1423, and seems to have suffered, though not much, 8t the hands of an iconoclast.
Besides the idol of Ajitanátha, there are sereral images of Tirthankaras, mhich must have been replaced after A. D. 1423 Unlike other Jain temples, we do not find bere 8'bbanati' or corridor. The height of the temple is about forty-two yards.
Inside the temple, there is a way up the labyrinth where it is not advisable to go without a lamp or with children. Moreover, it is not possible for three or four men to go there at a time and in a line One noticeable feature of this labyrinth is the 'kegara' rood which is used in it.
Outside the temple, there is beautiful carving on the walls. On all sides, there are statues of men and women as well as gods and goddesses. Men are adorned with bracelets, armlets, anklets and ear-ornaments; some of them are represented with & loin-cloth only, probably because they are going to the temple to worship the Tirthaakara's image. Statues of women are represented in full dress, profusely adorned with bracelets, armlets, anklets, necklaces and earrings. It is interesting to note that none of them has