Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan in Sculptures and Architecture

Author(s): Kanchansagarsuri
Publisher: Aagamoddharak Granthmala

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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan
The author was somehow inclined to be content with Part 1 in the English version. But I am happy to note that he readily agreed not only to incorporate Part II on Inscriptions in this publication but also to give the text of the Sanskrit inscriptions in Devanagari characters. This is a very valuable section of the work from the historical and archaeological point of view. The publication will also prove to be valuable on account of being illustrated with as many as 134 photographs with introductory notes on them. The importance of the publication would have further enhanced if the author could also incorporate an interesting introduction to the architectural and sculptural features of the different monuments on Mt. Shatrunjay. In fact the Jain temple-cities on Mt. Shatrunjay and Mt. Girnar require a detailed description in several volumes, corresponding to those on Mt. Abu by Muni Jayantavijayaji. I wish opulent associations like Sheth Anandji Kalyanji's Pedhi could fulfil this long-felt desideratum by undertaking studied projects on these sacred sites.
"Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan" by Acharya Kanchansagar illustrates one of the best publications on the subject, embodying a valuable contribution by an enthusiastic Jain saint and scholar. I wish the publication will meet with adequate response from lovers of Jain religion, history and archaeology.
AHMEDABAD 380 009 August 5, 1981
Hariprasad G. Shastri Retd. Director, B. J. Institute of Learning and Research, Ahmedabad
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