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The Structural Temples of Gujarat According to the inscription on the pedestal of the Sun-image found in a Vaishṇava temple (Gosavaji's temple) at Kheralu (Dist. Mehsana), the image of the Sun and his consorts were set up in V. S. 1293 (A, D. 1237).241 The original temple enshrining the image seems extinct.
One of the inscriptions at Abu clearly mentions that a Jain temple dedicated to Ādīśvara was erected by Śresthi Devacandra at Cārupa, in V. S. 1296 (A. D. 1240) 242 The temple does not survive at present. One of the inscriptions dated V. S. 1296 (A. D. 1240) at Luņavasahi refers to the renovation of Suvidhinātha temple near Hathia Vāpi at Patan.
There is an old temple of Sandaleśvara at village KambojSolanki* (Taluka Chanasma, Dist. Mehsana ). The shrine is still in use, having a linga as an emblem of Siva. The temple faces west, is rather plain and appears to have been clumsily rebuilts at some remote period. The basement is burried beneath the present surface of the ground, and the Sikhara has a shattered look.2 4 3
Vaghela or Vyāgrapalli is about 7 kms. west from Delmal ( Dist. Mehsana). At this village, says Mr. Forbes is a temple similar in style to those which have been described ( Modhera etc.) but of smaller dimension. It consists of a single open maņdapa, one storey in height with pyramidal roof, three porticoes and an adytum surmounted by a spire. 2 4 4 This no longer exists, not even a vestige of its foundation remains 2 4 5
241. ARAB. 1935-36 p. 12. 242. APJLS. No. 352.
* In the inscription dated V. S. 1294 of Mũlarāja the said village is named as Kanboikā-grāma in Sārsvat mandala. The temple of Sandaleśvara is also known as Candramauliśvara. 243. AANG. p. 91. 244. Rāsamālā l. p. 255 or reprint p. 195. 245. AANG. f. 91. The villagers say that it was broken down and the materials were carried off about 1865-70 A. D.
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