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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan
Plate No. 59 : This is a picture of the entrance to the way to Ghety-Payga.
Plate No. 60 : This is a picture of a gate of Balabhai's Tuk.
Plate No. 61 : This is small new Daheri of Manekbai. The history of Manekbai is not known. There is a black stone icon in this Daheri.
Plate No. 62 : This is a beautiful icon of Adabadaji (Aadishwar Dada) seated in "Padmasana Mudra". This idol is measured 18 ft x 141 ft and is carved from the stone of Shatrunjay Hill. It is believed that this was renovated by Shri Dharmadas Sheth in V.S. 1686. The emblem of Rusabha (Bull) is carved below the icon. The opened eyes of this icon is noteworthy. The emblem "Shrivatsa" in the chest is also attractive.
Plate No. 63 : This is a front view of the temple of (Adabadaji). The projected portion of the entrance reveals architectural skill.
Plate No. 64 : This is a photograph of the entrance gate of Premachand Modi's Tuk. It bears an inscription pertaining to its construction of V.S. 1853.
Plate No. 65 : This is a front view of the temple of Chandraprabha at Premachand Modi's Tuk. Beautiful sculptures at the entrance and in the outer walls of temple are seen. The Sikharas with their Amalaka and Kalasha beautify the temple.
Plate No. 66 : This is again a beautiful view of the temple of Chandraprabha mentioned in Plate No. 65. Its two chokiyaras with their architectural beauty enrich the temple. The arches and the pillars of the temple are noteworthy. Plates Nos. 67 and 68 : This is a side view of the Gokhas (Nitches) of a bride and her mother-in-law (Sasu-Vahu). These are in the temple of Sahasrafana Parshvanatha, built by Ratanchand Zaverchand Ghosh. Its exquisite carving is attractive. Plate No. 69 : This is a view of the balcony of Sahasrafana Parshvanath's temple. This marble temple, built by Ratanchand Zaverchand Ghosh contains beautiful sculptures and columns. Scenes from day-to-day family life are sculptured here to educate the masses. Its arches and Sikhara beautify the temple.
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