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Sanganer
Location:
The town of Sanganer is located in Jaipur at a distance of 16 kms
on the Tonk road. The town is entered through the ruins of two
Triple Gateways also known as Tripolias.
Intro:
The place is very rich in ruined palaces and has many ethereal
carved Jain temples. The ancient Shri Digamber Jain temple of
Sanganer has fine carvings which are similar to the Dilwara temples
of Mount Abu that. Built in old architectural style, the latest
additions were made to the temple in the 10th century. The temple
has high spires 'shikharas'. The inner sanctum is a stone shrine
with three pinnacles housing the idol of Parshwanath with seven
serpent hoods surrounded by carvings of religious symbols such as
lotuses, creepers and elephants pouring water from pitchers held in
their trunks. However, the presiding deity of the temple is Adinath.
Famous For:
Sanganer is an important centre for crafts industry. The crafts
produced in Sanganer have earned a name all over India. Hand made
papers and hand printed textiles from units of block and screen
printers are the finest in the trade. The small floral prints once
the legacy of royal court are very famous. The textile has earned a
reputation even in foreign markets. Sanganer paper makers are the
largest producers of hand-made paper in the world. Hand made paper
bags, photo frames, diaries, paper boxes cards, albums, paper
stationery are the key products of Sanganer paper industries. Some
important players in the trade include A.L Paper House, Salim's
Paper, Kagzi Handmade Paper Indsutries, Taj Paper Udyog.
The Bagru (Gujarat) and Sanganeri prints look identical and cannot
be easily distinguished but if looked carefully the Sanganer prints
are always on a white background, whereas the Bagru prints are
essentially in red and black.
Best time to visit:
Best time to visit the place is between October and March when it
is neither too hot nor cold.
Accessibility
- Jaipur airport is also located in the vicinity.
- The nearest railway station is Durgapur Railway Station
which is a couple of kilometers from Sanganer.
- Sanganer is connected to Jaipur with a road link, Tonk Road
16 kms far from Jaipur city. Buses and taxis are readily
available from central Jaipur.
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