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Rented prices are on request. Complete care for men To behold the Ranakpur Jain Inatur has introduced their Argan range for men. These include face wash, face serum, temple in Rajasthan is like shampoo, hair serum and hair cream. The face wash is a luxurious cream-based cleanser waking up to a dream. Its a that preserves the moisture balance of the skin. paean in marble to the Facial serum contains organic oils and extracts, which helps to hydrate, lighten and brighten convergence of devotion, skin tone. The shampoo and conditioner is enriched with pure, organic Argan oil known spirituality, and the zenith of for its hair nourishing and hydrating properties. Argan oil serum often called liquid gold artistic endeavour is extremely rich in beneficial nutrients such as fatty acids and Vitamin E. Prices range SANDY & VIJAY embellishments that include exqui- from Rs 550 to Rs 1,550. For details, visit: site carvings, sculptures, doorways, http://www.inatur.in/ t stands like a white pearl framed and cupolas. It is a glowing exam- by the emerald hills of the ple of the Solanki or Maru-Gurjara Aravalli ranges almost in the mid- style of architecture, which is com- Refined at its best dle of nowhere. It’s a paean in mon in the states of Gujarat and I Grand pillars of the temple marble to the convergence of devo- Rajasthan and is especially visible Lapis Bard has launched their Duco- tion, spirituality, and the zenith of in the various Jain temples of the rium Bordeaux range of large and artistic endeavour. To behold the region. small leather products in which Ranakpur Jain temple in front of you As you step inside the temple it the richness of fine leather and is indeed like waking up to a dream. is as if you have stepped into a sur- the glamour of gold converge to The lovingly shaped contours of real world that defies description. enhance one's lifestyle. The the exterior wraps your mind in Long corridors, hallways, and exqui- range comprises a laptop sleeve, raptures of the most sublime nature site pillars are seen in all directions. laptop bag, and a tote backpack, as you behold it for the first time. As you gaze in wonder in all the four along with bi-fold coin-pock- Even before you step inside the directions, taking in the artistic et and removable card-sleeve threshold of the temple, it becomes majesty that is at once grand and wallets for men. These are avail- evident that the structure is a labour divine, something compels you to able at: www.lapisbard.com, of love, a dream that was dreamt by gaze upwards. Gazing upwards at the www.williampenn.net visionaries and artists of the high- domes that have been given exqui- est calibre. An intricate maze of site shape and ornamentation you shikharasrises to the sky as if in per- are reminded of the artistic pinna- Smear colours petual benediction. As you move cle achieved by the strokes of anoth- Exquisite carvings on pillars One of the grand pillars around the temple, what strikes er master at the Sistine Chapel. with no worries you is the artist’s attention to the Walking through the Ranakpur minutest details, which has ensured Jain Temple, also known as the Organic skincare brand Nuskay that the temple mesmerises with its Chaturmukha Temple, one is bound has launched a Post-Holi Ritual beauty from all sides. to be lost in the maze of artistic pil- Kit that brings to all the much- lars that are seemingly everywhere. needed post-Holi skincare ritu- Genesis of the marble There are pillars to your right, pil- als, embracing ancient reme- dream lars to your left, pillars behind you dies and presenting them in a and pillars in front of you. The entire modern fuss-free format. 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The pillared sublime temple were sown as a magnificence of the Ranakpur Jain vision to Dharanashah who was a Temple comes alive in all its grandeur Comfort food with a twist minister in the court of the then King as your eyes take in the visual feast. of Mewar, Kumbha Rana. Dha- The temple is scattered with artis- Sumeru, in collaboration ranashah was a man on the spiritual tic elements of the highest order, with chef Manoj Padman- path and he dreamt of building an sculptures, Torans hanging from aban, has launched their exquisite temple shaped like the arches, domes and carvings. Baked Paratha Lasagne. It Nalinigulma Viman, a beautiful fly- The temple has four grand door- is the perfect blend of desi ing vehicle that figures in Jain ways in the cardinal directions that comfort with an Italian mythology. lead to the main chamber or the sanc- twist. This innovative cre- Dharanashah, with the bless- tum sanctorum. Four 72-inch iden- ation is made up of shred- ings of his spiritual teacher Acharya tical images of Bhagvan Adinath ded paratha layered with rich Somasundarsuriji, began the single facing the four directions have your chicken gravy topped with minded pursuit of his dream. Rana attention riveted with their blissful the goodness of molten cheese. At Rs149 for the vegetari- Kumbha supported his vision and and divine countenance. Similar Inside the main chamber an and Rs175 for the non-vegetarian options, this 300gms had land allotted for his dream to images are found installed in the sec- of mouth-watering goodness is here to elevate one's break- take shape. Destiny ensured the ond and third floors of the temple fast, lunch, snack or dinner choices. harmonic confluence of spirituali- also and it is these images because ty with art when a sculptor named of which the temple is also referred Depak from the village of Mundara to as the Chaturmukha Jain Temple. Hit the street in style came up with a design that met the The temple is a heady mosaic of approval of Dharanashah and the 76 small domed temples, four assem- Escaro Royale has introduced their Spring work on the temple began in right bly halls, and four principal shrines Collection 2020. The new collection is earnest. It took more than half a cen- that are located in the four directions. trendy, chic and stylish and completes tury for the grand temple to Rishab- Eighty four Devakulikas or smaller the dapper look for men. The Golf hanatha to become ready. But when shrines flank the main shrine on all Designer Brogue in Black and White it did, every nook and corner of the sides as an inspiration to Man to strive incorporates high quality sheepskin temple stunned visitors with its for freedom from 84 lakh cycles of leather lining. Amerigo Wholecut exquisite beauty. birth and death. 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Their assortment of clothes includes salwar kameez, palazzo, straight suit, double lay- View of the Ranakpur Jain Temple from the nearby Parshawnath Temple Side view of the Ranakpur Jain Temple ering dress and Anarkali suit in blue, purple, red and white.