Monument – Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad
Built by –  Sheth Hutheesing
Built in –  1484 AD

“The Hutheesing Jain temple was built in 1484 AD by Sheth Hutheesing, a wealthy merchant of that era. The temple is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Sri Dharmanatha.

Premchand Salat, the chief architect, designed the temple as an amalgamation of modern and old elements to create a picture of the divine union. The temple is a symbol of creativity. Stone has been morphed into wood, and the temple into haveli.

The entrance to the temple porch mirrors the gateway architecture of Havelis of that era. Intricately carved balustrades, balconies, chabutras and jaalis for women to have a quick look with finely carved walls render it a haveli look. The carvings on the walls and the intricate design call for more incredible and more profound attention.

The temple’s main building is double-storeyed with dome-shaped structures at its front and back, decorated with exquisite patterns and designs. There are 11 deities in the Hutheesing Jain Temple. 6 are enshrined in the basement, and the rest five are enshrined in the main hall.

The six-storey-tall victory tower, or Manastambha, is a pillar enshrining the footsteps and idol of Lord Mahavira. It is built to commemorate the two-and-a-half millennium of his birth anniversary. The tower stands as a visual reference to the temple. ”

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