Tag Archives: craftsmanship

Hutheesing Temple – A Jain Derasar

Posted on August 14, 2013 by annetbell

Though Ahmedabad has more than 300 derasars ( Jain temples), this stands apart for its grandeur, craftsmanship, and elegance. Every surface of this large stone complex is covered by painstaking craftsmanship and details of elaborate sculptures of gods and goddesses, … Continue reading →

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Architectural Decoration and Details in the Pols

Posted on July 23, 2013 by annetbell

Imagine the tales this door could tell of people entering it, through the years, and also about the designer and craftsman who made it. The homes in the Poles date back hundreds of years and yet much of the craftsmanship … Continue reading →

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