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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
The Ceilings (3/6)
Somewhere in the 15th Century the city was abandoned for reasons disputed. The temples were forgotten. Various #jains tried to save them like Seth Premchand Raichand. It was finally taken over by Seth Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi in 1921.
The Pillars (4/6)
The Pillars (4/6)
These wonderful temples lie just 3 km from the famous Ambaji Temple were 1000s of people visit every year, but nt even 10% of them visit Kumbhariyaji.
It is actual heritage that was saved. Our visits will add to its glory. (5/6)
The Plans
It is actual heritage that was saved. Our visits will add to its glory. (5/6)
The Plans
Request all of you to visit this marvel once and do make it famous. 🙏
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