5.4. Temples at Harij (Mehsana)

There is a Jain temple at old site of Harij. It is in a dilapidated condition. The ruins of its Gudhamandapa, dome and ceiling and walls of the Garbhagriha are seen at the site. The exterior as well as interior of the extant mandapa has beautiful carving in the general style of caumukhaji temple at Abu. The Puratana Prabandha has given a description of a Parsvanatha temple at Harija. It is presumed that these ruins represent the said temple. 289 287. Architectural Antiquities of Northern Gujarat 112-113. Plt. XCVI fig. 4. Here Fig. 236. * 4.8 kms. south of Dhinoj. (Dist. Mehsana) 288. Architectural Antiquities of Northern Gujarat p. 111 Plt. Cl. In the shrine is a high altar or asana against the back wall on which is placed a large headed bust with long pendant ears. It is much battered, but occupied the principal place among other slabs carved with figeres which placed here. This temple is known locally as Jakrad vira. 289. Jain Tirtha Sarva Sangraha Vol. I. Pt. 1. p. 51.