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Very ancient Jain Temple of Muchtagherry near Ellichpoor.
This is one of about a dozen Jain temples situated in a very picturesque glen amidst the mountains ten miles from Ellichpoor, in the Nizam's dominions, and about 280 miles from Hyderabad. Though no longer occupied, these temples are extremely perfect, and with the buildings surrounding them, formerly devoted to monastic purposes, connected with the temples, present a remarkably imposing appearance, enhanced by their position in an amphitheatre on the slope of a hill, and near a lofty waterfall. The hill is covered with dense woods. A solemn annual festival is held here, at which all the natives in the neighbourhood are present.
