definitely not a plain 'jain'

the treasure that's nestled in a glen

09.01.2009 - 09.01.2009 22 °C

We left Deogarh very early so we could visit the Jain Temple in Ranakpur on our way to Udaipur.

Dedicated to Lord Rishabadeva this 15th century, three-story temple is built entirely of marble. It took 88 years to complete and has 27 halls, which are supported by 1,444 elaborately carved columns – no two of which are the same!

Stand in it and gaze – upwards, downwards, in any direction and there is only one possible reaction: Awe.

Posted by a_broad 08:22 Archived in India Tagged tourist_sites

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AWE...is right...gorgeouse, Incredible temple, we are now coincidentaly watching a program on travels to India, watched two hours the other day, and one hour last night, amazing...and here you are experiencing it all...how wonderful is that...keep us posted...
Love Dana

by Dana Bell

Aye yai-yai-yai-yai! (or however you spell it!) I am humbled as an artist. I thought I paid attention to detail. WOW.
Ally

by fifila22

I was really amazed by the sites in Egypt but this is just blowing me away.

by awsmaunt

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