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Maṇḍapa-line temples

This common temple design has three core building elements in a straight line
Jina

The 24 'spiritual victors' guide believers to liberation from the cycle of birth
Giving alms

Lay people offering food or alms is a basic part of belief and practice
Rājacandra

Mystical poet and reformer Rājacandra is considered a saint by his followers

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