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Architecture of Huthessing Jain Temple, Ahemadabad, Gujarat.​

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Answered by shruthi4841
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Answered by IndiasDaughter
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The temple architect was Premchand Salat.[6]

The main building is double-storied. The moolnayak is marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple houses 11 deities, six in basement and five in three bay sanctuary.[4][2] The main shrine lies on the east and temple is covered with a big dome supported by twelve ornate pillars.[6] In addition there are 52 shrines (devakulikas), each adorned with an image of a Tirthankara. The secondary shrines form a long gallery its three sides.

The front is exquisitely ornamented by a 'dome' shaped structure. There is exquisite mirror work in gateway with architectural elements of haveli style including, carved balustrades, overarching balconies, chabutras, jaalis, etc. are present. The temple has a unique Manastambha (or column of honour) inspired by the Jain Manastambha and the Kirtistambha at Chittore in Rajasthan. The Manasthambha is sixty story in height and enshrines an idol of Mahavira.[4]

The temple apart for its rich architectural is also known for rainwater harvesting structure.[

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