Book Title: Osiaji Mahavira Temple Author(s): Rabindra J Vasavada Publisher: L D Indology AhmedabadPage 30
________________ Photographs The photographs compiled for this study are from three sources; 1. ASI Report, to illustrate the condition of the temple complex when Shri D. R. Bhandarkar studied the site in 1908-9, when he observed the temple complex and also sketched the plan. His documentation show the position of the balanaka, the toran and also the temple with original mukhachatushki. Archives of American Institute of Indian Studies, Varanasi, which were taken during various period after sixties when the AIIS was documenting Temple Architecture of India under the direction of Shri M.A.Dhaky. 3. Photographs from Shri Krishnachandra Sompura, especially of the new insertion of pillars done during the renovations the mandapa roof and addition of new hall and the entrance hall. His documentation of old pillar and the new is obtained from Shri Arvindbhai Sompura of Palitana who actually crafted the insertion based on the original fragments. The photographs of the interior of the mukhachatushki with remodelled pillars is by Parth Shah. 4. The rest of the photographs are by Author during his various field trips. DOO Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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