Hill retreat at Mount Abu Rajasthan India

Explore the picturesque locales of Mount Abu situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range. The hill retreat pledges a delightful getaway dotted with picturesque locales covered with rich flora and flowering shrubs. Visit the stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th- 13th centuries, making it an admired pilgrimage centre.

The Jain temples built between the 11th and 13th centuries is a site to see. And if you want to learn more about the Jain architecture and culture, then visit Mount Abu located 12,000 feet amidst the Aravalli Mountains. In addition, it is Rajasthan's only Hill station and an important Jain pilgrimage center.

Every summer, thousands of people seek refuge from the heat of the plains. Not only can you go boating on the Nakki Lake, but many people—and you can too!---celebrate their honeymoon by visiting the beautiful Sunset Point.

When in Mount Abu, take time to visit the historically rich Jain temples. The Dilwara temples are known worldwide for their superb carvings and stonework. Other interesting places to visit are the Gaumukh temple, the Achalgarh fort, the Toads Rock.

Dilwara Temple - A dream in marble

The Jain temples of Dilwara, situated 3 miles northeast of Mount Abu, were built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Enjoy walking through town to the four temples that are nestled between rocks and mango groves.

All four temples have plain facades, but when you step inside you are taken back by the beautiful interiors. The interior of the Vimala temple--the oldest and most important of the temple group–is overwhelming. The walls, columns, roofs and arcades are heavily adorned with glimmering, transparent figures carved out of marble. The figures--which include musicians, busty dancers and God—are so finely carved that they look like they are alive. Not only do the figures look like they can jump off the walls and start dancing around your feet, but the branches, leaves, flowers and blossoms that creep along the walls seem like you could smell the rich essences of the plants. You won’t be surprised to learn that it took 2700 workers and craftsmen over 14 years to complete the temple. A minister of the king of Gujarat was so delighted with the final work after the completion of the temples in 1031 that he the rewarded workers with silver corresponding to the weight of the dust occurred during the structural work.

In spite of the initial dazzling diversity of figures, halls and patios, the construction of the temple is fundamentally quite simple. In the center, stands the cell with the Jain saints. The adjoining entrance hall with its beautifully carved columns leads into a large rectangular patio that is surrounded by 52 cells that include identical carvings of the Tirthankaras.

There are 5 temples in all including:

• Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi Nathji temple) dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar lord Rishabh.
• Luna Vasahi (Shri Neminathji temple) dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankar lord Neminatha.
• Pithalhar (Shri Rishabha Devji temple) dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar lord Rishabh.
• Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshva Nathji temple) dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankar lord Parshva.
• Mahavir Swami (Shri Mahavir Swamiji temple) dedicated to the last Jain Tirthankar lord Mahavir.

The most famous of these are the Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples.

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