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Wonders of india.

Wonder (1/n) Kumbhariyaji Temples.

A cluster of 5 temples made from white marble, the beauty of the temples here is comparable to that of the delwara Temples.
The original name of the town was 'Arasana' taken frm guj word Arasa-meaning 'Marble'(1/6) Image
The 5 temples are currently dedicated to
Bhagwan Neminathji
Bhagwan Parshwanathji
Bhagwan Sambhavnathji
Bhagwan Shantinathji
Bhagwan Mahavirswamiji

The original Pratimaji are lost. The current were installed in the 17th Cen.

The Domes. (2/6) ImageImageImageImage
The town had once a very prosperous #Jain Community. Epigraphical record here show atleast one temple to have been built by the Jain Sangh collectively, and the Neminathji temple by Trader Pasila.

The Ceilings (3/6) ImageImageImageImage
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