JAINA TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA
Manish Modi
JAINA TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA
The Evolution of a Sacred Language in Space, Ritual, and Art
By Professor Dr Julia A. B. Hegewald
📖 2025 | 30 × 24 cm | 693 full-colour art plates | Hardcover | 3.8 kg
📚 ISBN 978-81-88769-71-1 | ₹15,000
💬 “A career-defining work—Hegewald’s lens captures not just temples, but the soul of Jainism.”
— The Times Literary Supplement
A Groundbreaking Exploration of Jain Temple Architecture
Step into a world where myth takes form in stone, where devotion breathes through intricate carvings, and where architecture becomes a language of the divine. Jaina Temple Architecture in India is a masterpiece of scholarship and visual splendour, unveiling the profound connection between Jain philosophy and sacred space.
From ancient cave sanctuaries to towering temple cities, this monumental work reveals how Jainism’s spiritual ideals have shaped India’s architectural landscape for over two thousand five hundred years.
A Stunning Visual and Intellectual Journey
🔹 966 breathtaking colour photographs capture the grandeur of Jain temples in exquisite detail.
🔹 366 meticulously drawn maps and diagrams decode the sacred geometry of temple layouts.
🔹 18 years of first-hand research—personally undertaken by Professor Hegewald—bring rare and invaluable insights.
Why This Book is Essential
This is not just a book—it is a cultural treasure. Professor Hegewald, one of the world’s foremost experts on South Asian art, reveals how Jain temples are more than places of worship. They are celestial blueprints, mirroring the cosmos itself. Her in-depth research uncovers:
✨ The fusion of spiritual beliefs with architectural form—where temples become sacred diagrams of the universe.
✨ The evolution of Jain temple design—from early simplicity to intricate masterpieces.
✨ The deeper meaning of temple art—where every sculpture and symbol conveys a spiritual lesson.
✨ How Jain temples embody the ideals of non-violence (ahiṃsā) and asceticism, reflecting the very essence of Jain thought.
Who Should Own This Book?
This book is a must-have for:
📖 Practising Jains, whose faith is profoundly reflected in these magnificent structures.
📖 Jain scholars, eager for new insights into one of the world’s oldest religions.
📖 Art historians captivated by the splendour of Indian temple architecture.
📖 Architects and designers, seeking inspiration from the timeless principles of sacred geometry.
📖 Collectors and connoisseurs of fine books who appreciate scholarly excellence and visual beauty.
Produced to the Highest Publishing Standards
✔ Museum-quality printing for exceptional colour accuracy.
✔ Premium archival paper ensures a lifetime of preservation.
✔ Durable, reinforced binding, designed for serious scholarship.
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