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Chintamani Jain Temple




Chintamani Jain Temple is a 15th century shrine situated at Surat in Gujarat. It is located at Mugal Sarai near the Mausoleum of Mirjan Shami. Built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the temple features beautiful wooden carvings and paintings.

Chintamani Jain Temple is considered as an outstanding example of craftsmanship and architecture in Gujarat. The temple boasts some of the rarest paintings of Jain preacher Acharya Hemchandra, Solanki King and King Kumarpala.

The sandalwood replica of Chintamani Jain Temple is placed in London Museum 90 years ago.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Surat
Location: Surat    

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