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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The idea of the setting up of the Project for Studies in Temple Architecture was presented to Shri Shrenik Kasturbhai some time ago in order to develop a historical data base for the restoration of many a temples which are otherwise on the verge of its extinction because of its age and the decay. But to accept the same and to support it through the L. D. Institute's overall umbrella was not possible without his patronage. For this reason I express my sincere gratitude to him. Such studies are also not possible without the scholastic traditions and support at the same Institute through Shri M. A. Dhaky, whose pioneering work in the area has provided constant source to rely on and also his own trust and the encouragement for which I remain everso grateful to him. Prof. Ujamshibhai Kapadia and Shri Jitendrabhai Shah have helped me in carrying out the work and have extended their full support at the L. D. Institute for which I am greatful I would like to thank my two eminent scholar-friends, Dr. Michel Meister and Dr. John Cort from USA, who have taken keen interest in my work and also the project and helped me with their views and critics on the work. Both share our common interest in the studies of Temple Architecture and also the Jaina Religion.
My students, whose help is always forthcoming in the field work and I am extremely thankful to Meeta Jain, Vagish Nagnur, Parth Shah, Brinda Pancholi Riyaz Tayyibji, K. Subashini, R. Gopinath; for their help in the task of measured drawing work. I am also thankful to P. G. Joseph for his secretarial assistance and computer work.
Finally all the trustees, especially Shri Sheorajji Jain in Osia and his staff for providing all the local help to carry out our work. My sincere thanks and gratitude for their kindness.
R. J. Vasavada
Ahmedabad Front cover : Mahavira Temple Osia all photographs and drawings are by
Author unless otherwise credited Copyright: R. J. Vasavada and L. D. Institute of Indology 1999
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