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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan
Plate No. 42 : This is an entrance gate of Hathipole. The carvings of the two pillars of the gate are noteworthy. From this gate we can enter in Ratanpole. This is the beginning of Dada's Tuk.
Plate No. 43 : This is a scene of a Mandapa of central hall of Dada's temple. There is a silver lion-seat in the centre donated by Devakarari Mulji. This Mandapa is popularly known as "Snatra Mandapa", where "Snatra Puja" and mass prayers are offered to the God.
Plate No. 44 : This is a panarornic view of the temple of Shri Aadishwar. The spires with the artistic Sikhara add beauty to the temple. On the left-hand side there is a portion of a new temple constructed by Vastupal and Tejpal and on the right-hand side the front portion of the temple of Simandhara Swami is seen.
Plate No. 45 : This is back portion of the new temple of Shri Aadishwar. In the Mandovara beautiful sculptures are seen. The carving of the Bhadra Gavaksha is attractive. The whole picture gives us an idea of the rich architectural skill used in this main temple.
Plate No. 46 : This is the eastern portion of the Mandovara of the new temple of Shri Aadiswar. In the nitches of the Mandovara beautiful sculptures of dancing girls are seen. Vertical panels of flatly lut foliage add beauty to the temple.
Plate No. 47 : This is a picture of a richly ornamented Sikhara of Dada's temple. The Balanaka with Kalasha is attractive. Beautifully carved sculptures in Mandovara are seen. The arrangement of Spires in a pyramidic style is beautiful and adds beauty to the whole structure of the temple.
Plate No. 48. : This is a view of the balcony of Kumarpal's temple. The Jangha is decorated with the richly carved sculptures. Dancing girls in various postures are beautifully carved. The lotus petals carved on the balcony are attractive.
Plate No. 49 : This is the projected portion of the left side of Shri Aadishwar's temple. Beautifully carved balcony adds glory to the temple. The shinning Kalasha with Amalaka attracts our minds.
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