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Ranakapur Jain Temple front.Ranakapur Jain Temple side.Our next destination Udaipur, is surrounded by the Aravali mountains.   Along the way we stopped at Ranakapur Jain Temple, which is dedicated to Adinatha.
Ranakapur Jain Temple roof.Ranakapur Jain Temple roof close up.This beautiful marble Jain temple has intricate detail work everywhere which is carved into the marble.
Ranakapur Jain Temple pillars in entrance.Ranakapur Jain Temple worshipers.There are many ornate pillars, one of which is purposely built on an angle.  Worshipers pray to the main statue.  Oops, I took a photo of the idol before I knew I wasn't supposed to.
Idol Adinatha in Ranakapur Jain Temple.Ranakapur Jain Temple ceiling.Oops, I took a photo of the idol Adinatha, before I knew I wasn't supposed to.  The domed ceiling is another example of the detailed work that makes up this temple.
Ranakapur Jain Temple elephant.Ranakapur Jain Temple bell.There were a few elephant statues.  Like every temple there is a bell that the worshiper rings.
Ranakapur Jain Temple carving.Ranakapur Jain Temple carving close up.More details of this carving.
Ranakapur Jain Temple worshipers.Carly and Horty putting on their shoes at Ranakapur Jain Temple.The worshipers on the side of the temple.  We put on our shoes to leave.  At this temple we also had to remove our leather belts.
We finally arrived at the Trident Hilton where a doctor was waiting for Hugh.  He drew blood and two hours later medicine arrived at our room.  The next day Hugh stayed in bed.  I took the city tour.

 

 

 

 

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