Dilwara Temple

Description

The Jain Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples dating back from the 11th to the 13th century AD are world famous for their stunning use of marble.

Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan but none come close to these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous and has to be seen to be believed.

There are 5 temples in all, each with its own unique identity though together they are named after the small village in which they are located. These are:

* Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi Nathji temple)
* Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple)
* Pithalhar (Shri Rishabh Deoji temple)
* Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshav Nathji temple)
* Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple)

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Related Links

www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/de
stinations/mount_abu/mountsite
_dilwara.htm

www.netfundu.com/amulkids/monu
ments/dilwara.htm

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This page was last updated on:
27 Nov 2006 05:22AM

Took ten day tour of Rajasthan in Oct. '06. It is incredibly romantic and the ancient history and architecture make it the place to see.

Breath-taking. It has to be seen to be believed

Photography is not allowed in this temple. Hence, pic from Gov site :)