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Description: Remains of 9th century Jain temple in Bhodesar near Pakistani southwestern city of Nagarparkar. Bhodesar was the region's capital during Sodha rule. This Bhodesar temple was built in the classical style with stones without any mortar, on a high platform and can be reached by a series of steps carved into the rock. It has beautifully carved huge stone columns and other structural elements. The remaining walls are instable and partially collapsed. It is the oldest and the most spectacular of the monuments in Sindh.
Title: Bhodesar temple, Nagarparkar
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Author: Saqib Qayyum
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