Not very far from Rajwada, Kaanch Mandir is an architectural marvel in glass, created by Sir Seth Hukumchand of Indore in the early 20th century ! Inside this quaint Jain temple, thousands of mirrors adorn the walls, ceiling, floors, pillars and door knobs; supplemented by coloured patterned ceramic tiles, cut glass chandeliers and lantern type glass lamps - all these glasses & articles were imported from Europe ! There are intricate glass painting depicting scenes of conversion to Jainism and pictures of sinners being tortured in the afterlife ! Atop is a special glass chamber with the images of Lord Mahaavir in plain black Onyx !
The use of glass creates such an effect that the statues are seen multiplied into an indefinite number (said to be visible upto 21 times corresponding to the 21 tirthankers/ Jain temples) !
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