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| Detail of the upper part of the entrance to the temple |
Text by Cedric & Tami.
The
Hatheesingh Jain temple in Ahmedabad was completed in 1848, so it is quite young compared to most of the temples & monuments we visited on this trip. Built by a wealthy trader, it provided gainful employment to artisans at a time of great famine in Gujarat.
Restoration work was on-going during our visit, but thankfully we were able to still see quite a lot. The intricate carvings on the walls are breathtaking! Inside the temple, where photography is not allowed, there is a central building with a number of domes and a courtyard surrounded by a cloister containing 52 shrines - each dedicated to a
Tirthankara. Since we were only able to capture a few pictures of the entrance and external courtyard, we've included a link to a beautiful picture of the whole temple complex
here - please take a look. The pictures below will give you a sense of the exquisite detail that exists throughout the temple.
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| The entrance to the temple |
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| Detail of the lower portion of the entrance |
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| Beautiful windows |
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| Carvings on a pillar |
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| Every nook & corner is covered in carvings |
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| On closer inspection, you can see the wear over time. |
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| The Manastambha or Column of Honor stands in front of the temple |
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