Ahmedabad Na Jinmandir Upashray Aadi Directory

This Jain text, "Ahmedabad na Jinmandir Upashray aadi directory" (Directory of Jain Temples, Upashrays, etc. of Ahmedabad), compiled by Dipratnasagar and Deepratnasagar and published by Abhinav Shrut Prakashan, serves as a comprehensive guide to Jain religious sites in Ahmedabad, India.

The directory lists a vast number of Jain temples (Jinmandirs/Dehrasars) and Upashrays (places of religious observance and lodging, often for monks and nuns) located throughout the city. For each entry, the following information is typically provided:

• Temple/Upashray Name: The specific name of the religious establishment.
• Location: The area or street where the temple/upashray is situated.
• Moolnayak (Presiding Deity): The main idol or deity of the temple, usually a Tirthankar.
• Type of Idol: Whether the idol is made of stone (Pashan) or metal (Dhatu).
• Number of Idols: The quantity of idols present.
• Features/Specialties: Any notable characteristics, such as:
  • Availability of Upashrays for brothers and/or sisters.
  • Presence of a "Gyan Bhandar" (library of religious texts).
  • A "Pathshala" (school for religious learning).
  • Arrangements for "Ayambil" (a type of fast).
  • Provision for "Dharmashala" (guesthouses).
  • Availability of boiled water.
  • Presence of "Chaukhuji" (four-faced idols).
  • Specific architectural or artistic details (e.g., ancient carvings, silver chariots, mechanical structures).
  • Mention of important Yantras (sacred diagrams) like Siddhachakra or Vishasthanak.
  • Inclusion of statues of prominent Jain monks or deities.
• Contact Information: Phone numbers for further inquiries or coordination.

The directory meticulously lists numerous locations across Ahmedabad, categorized by neighborhoods and areas like Shahpur, Khanpur, Ghikanta Road, Relief Road, Kalupur, Bapunagar, Paldi, Nar Narayanpura, and Sabarmati, among others. It details various types of Jain establishments, from large, well-known temples to smaller "Ghar Dehrasars" (home temples).

The information is presented in a structured format, making it a valuable resource for Jain community members, pilgrims, and researchers interested in the Jain heritage and religious infrastructure of Ahmedabad. The compiler's efforts to gather and present this extensive data are evident throughout the directory.