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2. Introduction
• The founder of Jainism is
Vardamana or Mahavira (Great
Hero). But it is said that he is the
last Tirthankara or Jina.(Victor)
and the first one is Adinatha. All
of Jain temples are dedicated to
one of the 24 Tirthankaras. In
Jain style of architecture, bricks
were hardly used, and the system
of carving out temples from rock
faces was adopted.Jain
architecture has influence of
Hindu and Buddhist styles.
Teli temple , Gwalior

3. • In later years when Jains discovered the concept of
mountains of immortality, they proceeded to
devlate from Hindu and Buddhist sites and build
on their own.
• An important aspect to be noted is that Hindus
and Buddhists built temples, Jains built temple-
cities on hills.
Ranakpur jain temple Jain templ , delwara

4. Elements Of Jain
Architecture
• Jain temples have
numerous pillars having
a well designed structure,
forming squares
• The squares thus formed
create chambers, used as
small chapels and
contains the image of a
deity.
• From these pillars, there
Dilwara Temples
Pillars arrangements in octa

5. • The only variation in architecture specific
to Jain temples is the frequently seen four-
faced or chaumukh design.
• In these four faced temples, the image of a
Tirthankar faces back to back to face four
cardinal directions.
• Entry into these temples is also from four
Ranakpur Chaumukha four faced temple 1439 Mahavir
Four face entrance templ plan

6. The Architecture Splendor Of
Jain Temples.
• The Ranakpur temple is built in white marble and the
main chamber is supported by finely carved columns,
totaling 1,444 in all.
• The Adinatha Temple of Ranakpur is also named
Dharma Vihara temple after its builder.
• The temple is very large. It stands on a basement of
Ranakpur Jain Temple Ranakpur Jain Temple Interior
Ex : - Adinatha Jain Temple ,
Ranakpur

7. • On the top of a flight of
stairs at the central
entrance, there is a
three-storied "Balanaka"
(entrance hall), which
has a dome roof.
• A large number of
columns are carved
elaborately, and it is said
that no two pillars are
alike in design.
• At a space that
Ceiling – Ranakpur
Jain Temple
Ranakpur Jain Temple
Pillars

8. • Light is abundantly
coming inside through
gaps between ceilings
and from courtyards,
highlighting the
intertwined spaces and
fine carvings all around.
• The splendor of thc
space is so pure as the
entire temple from the
floors to the ceilings is
made of white marble. It
also might be described
1008-Headed Serpent
Sahasrafana – Unique
Carving
Ranakpur Jain Temple
Mysteries

9. Plan
• Central Main Shrine is
called “Mula-prasada"
its interior is
Garbagriha"
• A-Assembly hall in
front Of four portals of
the main shrine. Each
Ranga-mandapa
connects with three
storyed "Meghanada
mandapa“.
• B- High hall in front
Having four

10. • In addition to this, there are two "Bhadra-
prasada" east and west sides, making the
total composition much more intricate.
• A line of "Deva-kulika" (small shrine) along
"Bhamati" (cloister) surround the whole
complex.
• All these shrines hold a statue of
Tirthankara (four in Chaturmukha, two in
Mahadara prasada), there are more than
100 statues in total.

11. Dilwara Temple Complex
• The Dilwara temples of India are located about
2.5%km from Mount Abu,Rajasthan's only hill station.
• These Jain temples were built by Vastupal Tejpal, a Jain
laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and
are world famous for their stunning use of marble.
• The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a
sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains .
• Although each temple has symmetrical plan, there is
DILWARA TEMPLE DILWARA TEMPLE

13. • The mandapas of the mini-shrines were joined to form
a cloister.
• Into the residual space between the quadrangle and
the temple, the architects inserted a pavilion held up by
highly ornate columns of lavish sculptural detail.
• The temples, of local white arasa marble, are carved as
if made of wood.
• Some consider them to be one of the most beautiful
Jain pilgrimage sites in the world.The marble temples
have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in
architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and
frugality.
• The temples are in the midst of a range of forested
hills. A high wall surround the temple complex.