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Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan Jaisalmer Gyan Bhandar Library "Some of the oldest manuscripts of India are found in Gyan Bhandar or the library established as a part of Jain temples. Gyan Bhandar, a library founded in 1500 A.D. by Acharya Maharaj Jin Bhadra Suri. This small underground vault houses priceless ancient illustrated manuscripts, some dating from the 11th century. Other exhibits include astrological charts and the Jain version of the Shroud of Turin: the Shroud of Gindhasuri, a Jain hermit and holy man who died in Ajmer. In a small locked cabinet are the images of Parasnath made of ivory and various precious stones including emerald and crystal. There are plans to shift the library outside the present location within the Jain temple so it can be visited. Travel Map Jaisalmer
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