ABOUT JAIN ARCHITECTURE(TEMPLE STRUCTURE)
The
Jain temple structure has numerous pillars having a well designed
structure forming squares.The Squares thus formed chambers which is used
as small chapels and contains the image of the deity.
The only variation in these temples was in the form of frequent four-faced
temples.
Four Tirthankars are be placed back to back to face four cardinal
points. Entry into this temple is
also from four doors.
Chamukh temple of Adinath (1618 AD) is a characteristic example of
the four-door temple.
Most spectacular of all Jain temples are found at Ranakpur and
Mount Abu in Rajasthan.
Deogarh (Lalitpur, U.P.), Ellora, Badami and Aihole also have some
of the important specimens of Jain Art.
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