Taranga Temple By Kinjal Mehta

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At some time in the twelth century, Kumarpal, the Solanki king residing at Patan, who was himself a Svetambar Jaina, selected this site for the erection of an exceptionally beautiful temple in honor of Ajitnath. Under the inspiration and instructions of Kalikalasarvajna Acharyashri Hemchandracharya, this temple was built in the year 1200 of the Vikram era. Of the 108 names of Siddhachal, one name is ‘Tarangir’. For this reason, Taranga is regarded as a peak of Siddhachal. In the center of the main vast square of the length of 230 ft and the breadth 230 ft (70 m square), this temple is 50 ft long, 100 ft broad and 142 ft high (15 m by 30 m by 43 m). It has a perimeter of 639 ft (195 m). The 275 m (902 ft) high wooden summit of this temple is beautifully carved. It has seven domes. On the right hand side of the temple, there are foot-idols of Bhagawan Ajitnath and of the 20 wondering Bhagawan and on the left hand side, there are a temple of Gaumukhji, the Samavasaran (the open lecture-hall), and the Jambudvipa painting. On the outer platform of the main temple, there are idols of Padmavatidevi and Kumarpal Maharaja.Shri Ajitnath Temple At taranga.

A very Holy Place Of jain Religion.Temple Surrounded by hill and greenery.Very ancient place of jain religion, known for its Height and Detailed carving work.facilities for Dormiteries and food avilable.A must visit place for every jain.