Ahmedabad Hutheesing Jain Temple- Gujarat

Address

Ahmedabad Hutheesing Jain Temple- Gujarat Shahibaug Rd, Bardolpura, Madhupura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004

Diety

Lord Dharmanatha

Introduction

Hutheesing Temple is the best known Jain temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. It was constructed in 1848. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar. The temple is managed by a [Hutheesing family] trust.

Puranic Significance

The construction of the temple was initiated originally planned by Shet Hathisinh Kesarisinh, a wealthy Ahmedabad trader who died at 49. The construction was supervised and completed by his wife Shethani Harkunvar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar. The temple architect was Premchand Salat. The main building is double-storied. The moolnayak is marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple houses 11 deities, six in basement and five in three bay sanctuaries. The main shrine lies on the east and temple is covered with a big dome supported by twelve ornate pillars. In addition there are 52 shrines (devakulikas), each adorned with an image of a Tirthankara. The secondary shrines form a long gallery its three sides. The front is exquisitely ornamented by a ‘dome’ shaped structure. There is exquisite mirror work in gateway with architectural elements of haveli style including, carved balustrades, overarching balconies, chabutras, jaalis, etc. are present. The temple has a unique Manastambha (or column of honor) inspired by the Jain Manastambha and the Kirti Stambha at Chittore in Rajasthan. The Manasthambha is six stories in height and enshrines an idol of Mahavira. The temple apart for its rich architectural is also known for rainwater harvesting structure.