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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan
Plate No. 8 : This is a view of a road to Siddhavada, which gives a glimpse of Shri Giriraj.
Plate No. 9 : This is a view of Shri Hastagiri from the back side of the mount Bhadwa.
Plate No. 10 : This is a small shrine of Kalyan Vimal. Formerly Kalyan Vimal had started a tradition to give "Bhathu" (Breakfast) to the pilgrims of Shatrunjay from Jay Taleti. On his death at Palitana, this Shrine was erected by the inspiration of his disciples. The small domes of this shrine are beautiful and attractive.
Plate No. 11 : This is a picture of Temple at Balashram, an Ashram to lodge Jain students. For the residential students of Balashram, a temple is constructed to perform religious ceremonies by them.
Plate No. 12 : This is a 'Deri' near Rana Vav, having the foot-prints of Megha Muni. The history of this Megha Muni is not known.
Plate No. 13 : This is a beautiful temple of Kesariaji having three shikharas, beautifully carved Shanagar Chokis, and artistic entrance. The two elephants with their raised trunks in motion are depicted as if they are welcoming the pilgrims. The Mandovara of the temple is fully decorated. The three decorated Shikharas add beauty to this temple. There are more than hundred idols of Tirthankaras and Gurus. At the inspiration of Acharya Shree Vijaya Amrutsusiji, this temple was erected during V.S. 2026.
Plate No. 14 : This is a resting place for the pilgrims known as "Bhatha Taleti", constructed by one lady named Gangaben. Devoted pilgrims of Shri Shatrunjay take rest here and enjoy their breakfast served from this place.
Plate No. 15 : This is an aerial view of Shri Vardhaman Jain Aagam Mandir. This was contructed at the inspiration of Acharyadeva Shri Anandsagarsurishwaraji. In the centre there is the Chaumukhji's temple. It is surrounded by four temples on each side and also forty small shrines. On the marble walls of this temple 45 Aagams and Karma Prakruti are carved. There is a Siddhachakra and a Ganadhara Daheri near this temple.
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