There are countless big and small Jain temples in Rajasthan with rich architecture, Among them Bhandasar Jain Temple (or Bhanda Shah Jain temple), of Bikaner is a unique one and is famous for rich wall painting, frescoes and ornamented mirror and and ornamented mirror and art work.
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Bhandasar Jain Temple of Bikaner upload.wikimedia.org |
Constructed by Bhandasa Oswal in the 12th century the temple is dedicated to Sumatinatha, the 5th tirthankara. It is said to prepare mortar, instead of water 40,000 kg of ghee was used for the construction of this temple.
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Bhandasar Jain temple,RJ upload.wikimedia.org image. (ASI) |
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Bhandasar Jain temple,RJ upload.wikimedia.org image. rene boulay |