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Adiswara Temple Palitana

Want to have a glimpse of the mesmerizing architectural creation of the 16th century India? Then for you the Adiswara Temple Palitana is the right place to visit. The impressive sculptures and curves of the Adiswara Temple Palitana will ensure you with some lifelong memories.


Palitana of Gujarat is one of the most worshiped pilgrim spot for the Jains. Its Shatrunjaya Hill contains a cluster of temples which are mostly made of white plaster and marble. Such wonderful designs in curves and pillars of Shatrunjaya Hill will hardly resemble with any other sculptural representation of that era. Among them the Adiswara Temple Palitana is the mostly decorated one.


A short tour in an early fresh morning or a lazy afternoon to the Adiswara Temple Palitana will let you feel the vibes created by this Jain temple particularly. The construction of the temple has been done with adequate concentration and handwork. The Adiswara Temple is made of white marble and looks marvelous when the reddish rays of the rising or setting sun reflects form the body of the temple. Even the scenario seen from the temple is mind blowing.


The Shatrunjaya Hill is the most celebrated Jain pilgrimage. The Adiswara Temple is dedicated to Lord Adiswara who is being considered as the first Tirthankar, a Jain founder. So the Adiswara Temple Palitana stands as a separate entity among the cluster of temples. Referring to the attraction of the place, the sculptures of the Adiswara Temple Palitana has made with magnificently decorated artworks. Its roofs are decorated with marbles cut in different shapes and sizes. The implication of architectural representation can be guessed by the sight of the intricately decorated pillars of the temple.


The combination of natural beauty and architecture are the best things that could be viewed in this temple. The beauty of the curves will surely leave its mark in your nerves.





Kukke Subramanya | Somnath Temple


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