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Kirti Stambha
A 72-feet-high tower built is adorned with Jain sculptures and dedicated to Tirthankara Adinath.
Was built by a Jain merchant Jeeja Bhagerwala during the reign of Rawal Singh for the glory of #Jainism.
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@vinayak_jain @LostTemple7
@vanitajain21 @JainMaggii
A 72-feet-high tower built is adorned with Jain sculptures and dedicated to Tirthankara Adinath.
Was built by a Jain merchant Jeeja Bhagerwala during the reign of Rawal Singh for the glory of #Jainism.
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@vinayak_jain @LostTemple7
@vanitajain21 @JainMaggii
An 1847 Image of Kirti Stambha by James Fergusson's 'Ancient Architecture in Hindostan'
The tower is built in the Solanki style of north Indian temple architecture that originated in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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@JAIN_24T @prashantkawadia @JAIN_24T @harshasherni @PanditRamJoshi
The tower is built in the Solanki style of north Indian temple architecture that originated in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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@JAIN_24T @prashantkawadia @JAIN_24T @harshasherni @PanditRamJoshi
#Chittorgarh has a history going back several centuries. The Jain Temple near Kirti Stambha was an ancient centre of Jain tradition.
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@OGSaffron @devendrabhaiji @IAMPMSM @shhhhcularism @iam_Jitu @AdvaitaKala
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@OGSaffron @devendrabhaiji @IAMPMSM @shhhhcularism @iam_Jitu @AdvaitaKala
Hutheesing Jain Temple is dedicated to Tirthankara Dharmanatha.
The was constructed with an estimated the cost over a million dollars in 1848.
see the thread
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#Jainism
@prashantkawadia @devendrabhaiji @JainMaggii @jain_dheeraj @vinayak_jain @_bhaarratpati @PanditRamJoshi
The was constructed with an estimated the cost over a million dollars in 1848.
see the thread
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#Jainism
@prashantkawadia @devendrabhaiji @JainMaggii @jain_dheeraj @vinayak_jain @_bhaarratpati @PanditRamJoshi
The temple was built during a severe famine in Gujarat. Building the temple employed hundreds of skilled artisans which supported them for a period of two years
The temple has a unique Manastambha (or column of honour) inspired by the the Kirtistambha, #Chittorgarh
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#Temple
The temple has a unique Manastambha (or column of honour) inspired by the the Kirtistambha, #Chittorgarh
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#Temple
There is exquisite mirror work with architectural elements of Haveli style including, carved balustrades, over-arching balconies
The temple apart for its rich architectural is also known for one of the earliest rainwater harvesting structure
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@NishithJain11
@JainGoldnMandir
The temple apart for its rich architectural is also known for one of the earliest rainwater harvesting structure
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@NishithJain11
@JainGoldnMandir
#Chittorgarh
Chittor Fort, the King of Forts.
Chittor is a huge fort. Spread over nearly 700 acres, though in ruins, it is still majestic.
The entrance which has a massive gate and the gateway has carvings.
Pic 1 top of gate
Pic 2 lower part with beautiful carvings
Chittor Fort, the King of Forts.
Chittor is a huge fort. Spread over nearly 700 acres, though in ruins, it is still majestic.
The entrance which has a massive gate and the gateway has carvings.
Pic 1 top of gate
Pic 2 lower part with beautiful carvings
Ashvashala in front of the gate. It is very beautiful. Just look at the pillars, beautifully carved. The horses must have been pleased with beauty around.
Now it has become a gowshala.
Now it has become a gowshala.
This is where our tour starts. One of the many gates to the palace area.
Another ashvashala as soon as you enter. This is a bit plain.
Another ashvashala as soon as you enter. This is a bit plain.
