Jain Temples on the Girnar Hills

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Jain temples on Mount Girnar. Marvellous pieces of Carvings in Marbles!

Girnar is one of two hills in Saurashtra, venerated by the Jain community of India. Girnar is situared under a 4000 feet high hill. It rises to a height of more than 600 meters, its five peaks crowned by 16 carved and sculptured marble shrines that embellish this illustrious hilltop temple city. The beautiful Jain temple of Mallinath is a strong attraction. Mallinath Temple in Girnar is also flanked by another famous temple named Neminath.

On a plateau below the summit, approximately ninety minute's climb from the base of the steps, the charming huddle of Jain temples has been slightly renovated since its erection between 1128 and 1500. Girnar Mallinath Temple was built by the brothers Vastupal and Tejapala who also funded temples in Mount Abu and Shatrunjaya. It is believed the famous 22nd tirthankara Neminath have died on Mount Girnar after 700 years of meditation and asceticism is depicted as a black figure sitting in the lotus position holding a conch in the marble Neminath Temple which is situated just opposite to the famous Girnar Mallinath temple.

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