Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan in Sculptures and Architecture

Author(s): Kanchansagarsuri
Publisher: Aagamoddharak Granthmala

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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan
were permitted by 'Dada' to renovate the old temples and erect a few new ones.
FIFTH RENOVATION BY BRAHMENDRA
It was about time for the next renovation when a few fortunate Jivatmas' celebrated the birth festivity of a Tirthankar', after which they visited Shatrunjay and served 'Dada' with great devotion. Brahmendra renovated the old temples and erected a few more.
SIXTH RENOVATION BY CHAMARENDRA
Quite a few centuries passed, when Chamrendra and others heard of the glory of Siddhagiri at Nandishwaradveep. They visited Siddhachal and undertook the sixth renovation.
SEVENTH RENOVATION BY SAGAR CHAKRAVARTI
Chakravarti Sagar heard of the glory of Shatrunjay from Shri Ajitnath. He arranged for a 'Sangh' to Siddhagiri and devotionally fulfilled the seventh renovation of the 'Tirtha'.
EIGHTH RENOVATION BY VYANTARENDRA
At the advice of Shri Abhinandan Swami, Vyantarendra managed the eighth renovation of Shri Shatrunjay.
NINTH RENOVATION BY KING CHANDRAYASHA
In the city of Chandraprabha, king Chandrayasha ruled in the time of Shri Chandraprabhu Swami. Father of Chandrayasha was saint Chandrashekhar. In due time, saint Chandrashekhar visited Chandraprabha (Prabhas Patan) and advised Chandrayasha to erect a temple of Chandraprabhu Swami.
King Chandrayasha arranged a 'Sangh' to Siddhagiri and renovated the Tirtha.
TENTH RENOVATION BY KING CHAKRADHAR
Lord Shantinath reached Hastinapur after fulfilling a 'Chaturmas' at
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