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53. approached the Chartya with dancing and song Then he washed the image, in accordance with due prescription, with saffron-water and anointed it with musk and hung garlands round it The pilgrims, at the same time, burned so much incense, that the temple was completely darkened by the fumes and finally the Aiatrika was performed by the waiving of lights in front of the image." After a brief stay on the hill, during which he kept visiting each and every shrine there and indulging in various acts of religious piety, he followed by other pilgrims returned to his encampment Thence the party proceeded to Girnar When they arrived at the base of the holy mountain, a general halt was ordered Next morning, the pilgrims ascended the hill and offered their adorations to the holy footprints of Neminatha Having stayed there full three days, the pilgrims returned to their lodgings. From Girnar, the party moved on to Prabhasapattana and thence returned to Dholka The great pilgrimage was over. The responsiblity of the leader came to an end. The congregation then got dispersed-every one went home, praising the liberality of Vastupala
In A D. 1228, Jagachchandra, a reformer, founded the Tapa-gachchha. Vastupala identified himself with the new movement and materially contributed towards its progress As pious Jainas, he and his brother Tejahpala built temples, Paushadashalas, Upasaras and other 'public buildings. They lavishly expended money on
