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Hutheesing Jain Temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Hutheesing Temple is famous Jain Temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat State. The temple is dedicated to Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar. Originally the construction of temple was started by Shet Hathisinh Kesarisinh, a rich trader of Ahmedabad who died in age of 49. Later on his wife Shethani Harkunwar completed the construction of temple. The estimated cost of whole construction of temple was 8 lakh. The temple was built during a severe famine in Gujarat. Building the temple employed hundreds of skilled artisans which supported them for a period of two years. The temple is managed by a Hutheesing family trust.

The temple architect was Premchand Salat and the main building is double-storied. The moolnayak is marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple has 11 deities, six in basement and five in three bay sanctuary. The main shrine lies on the east and temple is covered with a big dome supported by twelve magnificent pillars. Along with there are 52 shrines, each decorated with an image of a Tirthankara.


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