Atmaramji Samadhi: a Jain shrine built like a Sikh tomb
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At the junction of the GT Road and Parao Road stands the samadhi of Acharya Vijayanand Suri, known as Atmaramji, a Jain monk who died in Gujranwala in 1896. Look for the octagonal central chamber and dome, which follow the style of Sikh samadhis and once led people to take it for a Sikh memorial. The building served as a police office for years, so access can vary: see it from the road first and ask the Department of Archaeology before trying to go in.
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Atmaramji Samadhi: a Jain shrine built like a Sikh tombAtmaramji Samadhi, GT Road, Gujranwala
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