Dilwara Jain Temples
The Dilwara Jain Temples Of India Are Located About 2½ Kilometers From Mount Abu,Rajasthan's Only Hill Station. These Temples Built By Chalukya Between The 11th And 13th Centuries AD Are World Famous For Their Stunning Use Of Marble. These Are A Sacred Pilgrimage Place Of The Jains. Some Consider Them To Be One Of The Most Beautiful Jain Pilgrimage Sites In The World. The Marble Temples Have An Opulent Entranceway, The Simplicity In Architecture Reflecting Jain Values Like Honesty And Frugality. The Temples Are In The Midst Of A Range Of Forested Hills. A High Wall Shrouds The Temple Complex.



There Are 5 Temples In All, Each With Its Own Unique Identity. Each Is Named After The Small Village In Which It Is Located. These Are:

• Vimal Vasahi, Dedicated To The First Jain Tirthankara, Rishabha.
• Luna Vasahi, Dedicated To The 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Neminatha.
• Pithalhar, Dedicated To The First Jain Tirthankar, Rishabha
• Khartar Vasahi, Dedicated To The 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Parshva.
• Mahavir Swami, Dedicated To The Last Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira.

The Most Famous Of These Are The Vimal Vasahi And Luna Vasahi Temples.

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