Book Title: Shatrunjay a Pilgrimage Author(s): Manu Doshi Publisher: Indira Mansukhlal Doshi Memorial TrustPage 15
________________ BHULAVANI Adjacent to the temple of Chakreshwari, there is the complex known as Bhulavani. It is also called Vimalvasahi, because the complex displays highly exquisite art comparable to Exterior view of Bhulavani Vimalvasahi on Mt. Abu. The term Vasahi denotes a Jain temple or a temple complex. While entering the complex we come to the Rangmandap or the prayer hall. It has nicely decorated pillars and minutely carved ceilings under the domes. Thereafter comes the inner temple known as Gudhamandap, which has the network of beautifully carved niches. Beyond that, there is the three stage replica of Meru, the mythical mountain on which the heavenly beings are supposed to perform the bathing ceremony of Tirthankars soon after their birth. Jain Education International SHATRUNJAY PAGE 11 For Private & Personal Use Only -- www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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