Book Title: Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan in Sculptures and Architecture
Author(s): Kanchansagarsuri
Publisher: Aagamoddharak Granthmala

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________________ Explanatory Notes On The Plates In its neighbourhood there are Guru Mandir, Swadhyay Mandir and Namaskar Mandir. Behind it, there is a Shramana Sangh Library and Ayambilshala. The temple has a spacious compound. Plate No. 16 : This is a picture giving a view of the eastern gate of the Aagam Mandir with a dommed Tower constructed by Sheth Jamanadas Monji. Plate No. 17 : This is a scene of a chowk of Shree Jay Taleti, where the pilgrims start to ascend the Hill of Giriraj. The worshipped stone and Temple are seen from this place. The "Chaitya Vandana" of Giriraj is performed from this place. Plate No. 18 : This is a picture of a Cave of Saraswati. From this we can have a beautiful view of the main Shikhara of the Aagam Mandir. Plate No. 19 : This is a picture of temple at Babu Dhanavasahi Tuk. Plate No. 20 : This is a pirture of popularly known Rama-Bharat Daheri. While ascending the Hill we can enjoy beautiful greenaries and natural scenes. Plate No. 21 : This is a view of Navtuk from Hanumanadhara. From this place a Sikhara (Peak) of Chaumukhaji's temple and a side corner of the Angarshah Pir's tomb is seen. Plate No. 22 : This is a beautiful picture of Hanumanadhara surrounded by trees and natural greenaries. On the lefthand side a 'chotara' for the pilgrims and on the right-hand side, a Hanumana Daheri is seen in the picture. Plate No. 23 : This is a beautifully carved Gate of Rampole, which is the main entrance of Shri Giriraj. Its artistically decorated balcony is attractive. Plate No. 24 : This is a view of Shri Giriraj from Devki-Shat-nandan. A brick fort and Shikharas of Shree Shantinath temple are seen from this place. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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