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    The document summarizes key aspects of Jain architecture. It discusses how Jain temples were initially influenced by Hindu and Buddhist styles but later developed uniquely by being built on hills according to the concept of "mountains of immortality." It provides details on famous Jain temples like the Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur and the Dilwara Temple complex near Mount Abu, noting their intricate marble carvings and architectural perfection. It also briefly mentions other important Jain temples and the towering Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola.

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    The document summarizes key aspects of Jain architecture. It discusses how Jain temples were initially influenced by Hindu and Buddhist styles but later developed uniquely by being built on hills according to the concept of "mountains of immortality." It provides details on famous Jain temples like the Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur and the Dilwara Temple complex near Mount Abu, noting their intricate marble carvings and architectural perfection. It also briefly mentions other important Jain temples and the towering Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola.

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    The document summarizes key aspects of Jain architecture. It discusses how Jain temples were initially influenced by Hindu and Buddhist styles but later developed uniquely by being built on hills according to the concept of "mountains of immortality." It provides details on famous Jain temples like the Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur and the Dilwara Temple complex near Mount Abu, noting their intricate marble carvings and architectural perfection. It also briefly mentions other important Jain temples and the towering Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola.

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    JAIN ARCHITECTURE

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    History Timeline

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    INTRODUCTION
    The founder of Jainism is Vardamana or Mahavira (Great
    Hero). But it is said that he is the last Tirthankara or
    Jina.(Victor) and the first one is Adinatha.

    • All of Jain temples are dedicated to one of the 24


    Tirthankaras.

    • In Jain style of architecture, bricks were hardly used, and


    the system of carving out temples from rock faces was
    adopted.

    • Jain architecture has influence of Hindu and Buddhist


    styles

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    INTRODUCTION
    • In the initial years, many Jain temples were made adjoining the
    Buddhist temples following the Buddhist rock-cut style.

    • However, in later years Jains started building temple-cities on


    hills based on the concept of 'mountains of immortality.

    In later years when Jains discovered the concept of mountains of


    immortality , they proceeded to deviate from Hindu and Buddhist
    sites and build on their own.

    • An important aspect to be noted is that Hindus and Buddhists


    built temples, Jains built temple-cities on hills.

    • to put it in their own words, they "ornamented these holy hills


    with a crown of eternal Arhat chaityas (tabernacles of saints)
    shining with the splendor of jewels.“

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    ADINATHA TEMPLE, RANAKPUR

    • The Adinatha Temple of Ranakpur is


    also named Dharma Vihara temple after
    its builder.

    • The temple is very large. It stands on a


    basement of 60m x 62m which is like a
    stronghold.

    • On the top of a flight of stairs at the


    central entrance, there is a three-storied
    "Balanaka" (entrance hall), which has a
    dome roof.

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    ADINATHA TEMPLE, RANAKPUR

    • Light is abundantly coming inside


    through gaps between ceilings and from
    courtyards, highlighting the intertwined
    spaces and fine carvings all around.

    • The splendor of the space is so pure as


    the entire temple from the floors to the
    ceilings is made of white marble. It also
    might be described as the realization of
    the Pure Land.

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    ADINATHA TEMPLE, RANAKPUR
    • Central Main Shrine is called "Mula-prasada,"
    • its interior is "Garbagriha" (sanctum), its main statue is "Mulanayaka."
    • In the type of Chaturumukha (four-faced) shrine unlike the case of Mt. Abu, there are not "Gudha-
    mandapa" (closed hall) and "Trikamandapa“ (vestibule),But four "Ranga-mandapas"(A, assembly
    hall) in front of four portals of the main shrine.
    • Each Ranga-mandapa connects with three storyed "Meghanada-mandapa" ( B, high hall) in front.
    Having four "Mahadara-prasada" (two-faced-shrine) diagonally in four directions of the main shrine,
    the temple type is "Panchayatana" (five-shrined-type).
    • In addition to this, there are two "Bhadra-prasada" east and west sides, making the total
    composition much more intricate.
    • A line of "Deva-kulika" (small shrine) along "Bhamati" (cloister) surround the whole complex. All
    these shrines hold a statue of Tirthankara or Jina (four in Chaturmukha, two in Mahadara-prasada),
    there are more than 100 statues in total.

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    ADINATHA TEMPLE, RANAKPUR

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    DILWARA TEMPLE COMPLEX
    • The Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½km from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill
    station.
    • These Jain temples were built by Vastupal Tejpal, a Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th
    centuries AD and are world famous for their stunning use of marble.
    • The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains.
    • Although each temple has symmetrical plan, there is no axis that runs through this group of
    temples as a whole.
    • The mandapas of the mini-shrines were joined to form a cloister. • Into the residual space
    between the quadrangle and the temple, the architects inserted a pavilion held up by highly
    ornate columns of lavish sculptural detail.
    • The temples, of local white arasa marble, are carved as if made of wood.

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    DILWARA TEMPLE COMPLEX

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    DILWARA TEMPLE COMPLEX
    • Some consider them to be one of the most
    beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in the world.
    • The marble temples have an opulent
    entranceway, the simplicity in architecture
    reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality.
    • The temples are in the midst of a range of
    forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple
    complex.
    • Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at
    other places in Rajasthan, some believe that none
    come close to these in terms of architectural
    perfection.
    • The ornamental detail spreading over the
    minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and
    panels is simply marvelous.

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    TEMPLES IN JAIN ARCHITECTURE

    • Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi Nathji temple)


    • Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple)
    • Pithalhar (Shri Rishabh Deoji temple)
    • Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshav Nathji temple)
    • Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple)

    The most famous of these are the Vimal Vasahi and Luna
    Vasahi temples.

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    GOMATESHWARA
    GOMATESHWARA according to Jain Scriptures was the
    second of the one hundred sons of the first Tirthankara,
    Lord Rishabha and king of Podanpur. It is situated at
    Gomateshwara, Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India. It is
    60 feet (18 m) above a hill in a place called
    Shravanabelagola in the Hassan district of Karnataka
    state, India. This gigantic statue of lord Bahubali, the Jain
    saint, is carved out of a single block of granite and stands
    majestically on top of a hill. For centuries,
    Shravanabelagola has remained a great Jain center and
    thousands of pilgrims flock to see the magnificent, gigantic
    statue. It is visible from a distance of 30 km. At
    Shravanabelagola the Mahamastakabhisheka festival is
    held once in 12 years, when the image of Gomateshwara
    is bathed in milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins

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