Delwara/Dilwara Jain Temple Mount Abu-Sirohi
(Jain temple of Delwara / Dilwara) -
Complete information mount abou
Location:- Mount Abu (Sirohi)
It is a group of five temples.
Construction:-11th- to 13th. Century
Producer :- Vastupal and Tejpal two brothers
This magnificent temple is dedicated to the pilgrims of Jainism.
'Vimal Vasahi Temple' "First among the temples of Dilwara"
Most dedicated to 'Tirthkar (Adinath/Rishabhdev)'
It is ancient which was built in 1031 AD. twentieth tirthkar
The Lun Vasahi Temple dedicated to Neminath is also very popular. This temple was built in 1231 AD by two brothers named Vastupal and Tejpal.
There are five marble temples in the Dilwara Jain temple complex. There are figures of dancers in about 48 pillars of the temples.
The temples and sculptures of Dilwara (Delwara) are excellent examples of temple building art.
The Dilwara (Delwara) Jain Temples, built in the 11th and 13th centuries, are such tourist places in Mount Abu, which tourists must visit. These temples are made of white marble carvings. These temples are made up of five temples with delicate carvings and are considered to be the most beautiful in the whole of Rajasthan.
All the five temples are different from each other with each named after a village in Rajasthan. These five temples are Vimal Vasahi Temple, Luna Vasahi Temple, Pithalahar Temple, Khartar Vasahi Temple and Sri Mahavir Swami Temple. A large number of Jain devotees come here to pay their respects to the Tirthankaras (saints).
A large number of tourists come here to witness the architectural excellence of these temples.
You can also hire a guide to know more about these temples. The Jain temples of Dilwara are located at a distance of 2.5 km from Mount Abu and can be reached by road.
Mount Abu is a hill town in Rajasthan on the west coast of India. Mount Abu is close to Gujarat. Mount Abu comes in the Aravalli mountain range of India and the largest mountain is Mount Abu. Mount Abu is a beautiful hill station to visit.
Mount Abu is also known as 'Arbudranya'. Which was named after the serpent god 'Arbuda'. Nagdevata came down this hill to protect Lord Shiva's bull Nandi. Arbudarnya's name was later changed to 'Abu Parvat' or 'Mount Abu'. Historically this place has been inhabited by Gujjars or Gujjars.
Saint Vashishtha had organized a yagya here for the destruction of the demons from the earth. Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth devotee of Jainism, also came here. Since then Mount Abu has remained a sacred and revered pilgrimage center for Jain followers.
Other places to visit in Mount Abu
It is known in ancient times that Nakki Lake was created by a person named Rasiya Balam with his nails.
Rasiya Balam went to work in Mountabu in ancient times and fell in love with Rajkanya there and then Rajkanya's father made a condition that if you can make a lake with your nails in one night, then I will marry my daughter with you. Rasiya Balam had created this lake to get the girl and the girl.
In today's era, Nakki Lake is a worth seeing and beautiful tourist destination. People go there to vote. go there for a walk. People mostly visit this lake during the summer season.
2. Sunset Point | Sunset point -
In Sunset Point Mount Abu, tourists can see the creation of natural beauty worth seeing in the evening and morning. That's why people go here for special viewing at sunrise and sunset and for this reason Sunset Point is an attractive and worth seeing place.
Seeing the rock matching the shape of the frog, it appears as if this frog will just jump into the lake. Near this there is another rock which is known as Nun Rock, this rock looks like a woman with a veil removed. Both these rocks attract tourists from afar. That's why it's exciting and worth watching.
4. Museum and Art Gallery Museum art gallery -
There is a Raj Bhavan, there are different types of art galleries in the Raj Bhavan and there is a museum and there is an art gallery.
5. Guru-Shikhar | Guru shikhar -
It is the highest point of the Aravalli range. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli mountain range, 15 km from Mount Abu.
Whose height is 1722 meters, the peace of this temple built on the top of the mountain touches the heart.
Guru Dattatreya Mandir is an ancient temple which is situated on top of this mountain. Dedicated to Lord Dattatreya who is considered to be an incarnation of the divine trinity Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Other temples situated on this mountain are Shiva temple, Meera temple and Chamundi temple.
To the north of Mount Abu are the hills of Achalgarh. And there is a temple of Lord Shiva. Mount Abu, the only hill station, has many ancient temples of Lord Shiva. According to Skanda Purana, Varanasi is the city of Shiva and Mount Abu is a suburb of Lord Shankar. Achaleshwar Mahdev Temple is about 11 km from Mount Abu at Achalgarh.
Airport :- Udaipur airport is at a distance of 185 kms. Ahmedabad airport is at a distance of 225 kms.
Train :- Nearest railway station which is 28 kms from Abu
By Road :-
Jaipur to Mount Abu [7 h 23 min (494.2 km)]
Udaipur to Mount Abu [2 h 48 min (163.3 km)]
Ahmedabad to Mount Abu [4 h 31 min (225.4 km)]
Mehsana to Mount Abu [3 h 4 min (151.7 km)]
special
The Achalgarh Fort and Temple is located 8 km northeast of Dilwara temples and Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalli mountain range, is located 15 km away.
Apart from this, Nakki Lake, Gomukh Temple, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary etc. are also visible in Mount Abu.