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Chaumukh Temple of Palitana

The Palitana city constitutes 863 Jain temples in its Shatrunjaya Hill. Chaumukh Temple of Palitana is one of the most magnificent attractions of the Shatrunjaya Hill. The Chaumukh Temple of Palitana is an intricately decorated, impressive Jain temple. The Chaumukh Temple has a four-faced shrine of Adinath.

Are you a travel lover and love to visit places which are decorated with artworks? Then the Chaumukh Temple at Palitana is a not to skip place for you. Palitana is a holy place commanding the cluster of temples. Among them Jain temples of Shatrunjaya Hill, Chaumukh Temple is a worthy place to visit. The Chaumukh Temple of Palitana is located on the northern corner of the Shatrunjaya Hill. These temples are mostly made of intricately decorated marbles. The Chaumukh Temple is a celebrated pilgrimage for the Jains as well as for those who love to be amidst the decorated architectural and cultural creations.

The sacred Chaumukh Temple of Palitana is enlightened by the vainglorious presence of the image of Adinath. This intricately decorated Jain pilgrimage is situated on the northern corner of the Shatrunjaya Hill. This temple was built in the early 17th century. The main attraction of this temple is the deity of Adinath who gazes at the four directions of the temple. From the architectural view point this temple is one of the most impressive in its sculptural representation.

The pillars of the temple have wonderful curves decorated in floral patterns. Even the pillars are having beautiful decorations so as the top of the temple. This temple perfectly defines the architectural creativity of the 17th century. The Chaumukh Temple in Palitana is a representation of beauty and magnificence.

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