The Shatrunjaya Hill of Palitana has a been called a Jain pilgrimage. It witnesses a cluster of Jain temples which contains 863 temples in it. A visit to the Shatrunjaya Temple Complex Palitana will give you a warm satisfaction of visiting a number of holy temples at a single place.
The Shatrunjaya Temple Complex was built over a long period of time. Though some of the temples have been destroyed but most of them are still standing representing the architectural pattern of that era. There are two groups of temples in the Shatrunjaya Temple Complex Palitana and all the temples come under this group.
This temple complex is dedicated to the Jains. The uniqueness in this cluster of Shatrunjaya Temple Complex Palitana is that they are mainly built in white plaster and marble. And a unique touch of architecture could be seen in the complex. Even the scenic beauty of the Shatrunjaya Temple Complex Palitana is marvelous. The sunset which could be seen from the top of the hill, behind the holy shrines is spectacular.
Among the Shatrunjaya Temple Complex Palitana the most impressive temples are Adiswara temple, Chaumukha Temple, Vimalshah, Sampriti Raja, Kumarpal, etc. All the temples are decorated with unique artworks. The pillars, curves, and the design of the roofs are very beautiful. They are decorated with intricately cut marbles and the finishings of those works are magnificent.
Once you step into the Shatrunjaya Temple Complex of Palitana you will feel a vibe created by the atmosphere. The richness of the sculptures have given this temple complex a different place. Even one can find a touch of the cultural background in this temple complex.
A visit to this place will give you some sweet memories to treasure.
