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Bhadreshwar Jain Temple
Bhadreshwar, Gujarat
5th Century CE (rebuilt)
One of the oldest Jain temples in India, dating back to 449 CE. Destroyed in the 2001 earthquake and meticulously reconstructed using traditional methods.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Jain
- Style
- Maru-Gurjara
- Primary Deity
- Mahavir Swami
- Languages
- Gujarati, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
One of oldest Jain temples in India. Reconstructed after 2001 earthquake. Ancient trade port location
Architectural Features
Ancient foundationReconstructed using traditional methodsMultiple shrines