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Explanatory Notes On The Plates
Plate No. 33 : This is an artistic sculpture of a guard. He holds dagger in his right-hand which is raised upto his head. The shape of the turban on his head is noteworthy. This guard is followed by a Camel-rider. There is a small window carved with the four legs of camel. It is very difficult to pass through this small window. People generally regards this small window as a "Window of Good and Bad Deeds".
Plate No. 34 : This is a picture of a road leading towards the end of Bhulavani.
Plate No. 35 : This picture shows a group of temples seen while entering Vaghanpole.
Plate No. 36 : This is a picture of a Chaumukhji temple having hundred pillars. Its Sikhara with Amalaka and Kalasha adds beauty to the temple.
Plate No. 37 : This is a side view of the temple of Sumatinath. Beautiful sculptures of gods, goddesses and semi-divine figures are seen on the outer-side wall of the temple. The Rangamandapa with Shanagara Chokis add beauty to the temple.
Plate No. 38 : This is a view of the Antarala of Kumarapala's temple. It is on the right-hand side of Hathipole. The sculptures of the door-frame of Garbha Griha are seen in the picture. The artistic arch adds beauty to the temple.
Plate No. 39 : This is a photograph of the carvings of Fourteen dreams of Bhagawan Mahavir's mother, carved in Kumarpala's temple. Plate No. 40 : This is a picture of an old gate of Hathipole. On the right and left-hand sides of the gate there were sculptures of two elephants with Ambadis. The hanging bells shown on the back of the elephants add beauty to the sculptures. The gate with its square window shows architectural skill of the artist. Plate No. 41 : This is a picture of the modern gate of Hathipole. There are two beautiful sculptures of elephants in motion, on each side of the gate. They are beautifully carved. The upper door-frame of the gate is adorned with beautiful sculptures. The Ajanta window arch carved on each side on the top of the gate shows the architectural skill of the artists.
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