Jain Glass Temple, situated in Maheshwari Mohal behind the famous Kamla
Tower is one of the major tourist center of the city. The temple, dedicated
to the apostles and disciples of the great Lord Mahavira and the rest
of the remaining 23 Jain Tirthankaras, houses the figures of Lord Mahavira
and the 23 Jain Tirthankaras on a huge pedestal. Constructed in the traditional
architectural style, the temple is almost built up in glass and elegantly
decorated with enamel and mirror work. The floors are done up in marble
and the interior consists of ornamental arches. The temple displays lively
murals made of stained glass and excellent wall paintings narrating the
teachings of the Jain scriptures.
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