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Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples
Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples is a group of five temples which are considered to be a major sacred pilgrimage site for the Jain community.
Location: The five temples are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, which is Rajasthan's only hill station.
Historical Timeline: The temples were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.
Visit Timings: 6 a.m. to Noon (for Jain devotees)
Noon to 5 p.m. (for other visitors)
The temple also announces guided tour hours for tourists.
Deity: The five temples are dedicated to different Jain Tirthankaras or the spritiual teacher of the faith. Accordingly, the Vimal Vasahi temple and the Pittalhar temple are dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Shri Rishabhadev. The Luna Vasahi temple is dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Neminatha. The Parshvanath, temple is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Parshvanatha and the Mahavir Swami temple is dedicated to the 24th and the last Jain Tirthankara, Shri Mahavir ...
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Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples
Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples is a group of five temples which are considered to be a major sacred pilgrimage site for the Jain community.
Location: The five temples are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, which is Rajasthan's only hill station.
Historical Timeline: The temples were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.
Visit Timings: 6 a.m. to Noon (for Jain devotees)
Noon to 5 p.m. (for other visitors)
The temple also announces guided tour hours for tourists.
Deity: The five temples are dedicated to different Jain Tirthankaras or the spritiual teacher of the faith. Accordingly, the Vimal Vasahi temple and the Pittalhar temple are dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Shri Rishabhadev. The Luna Vasahi temple is dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Neminatha. The Parshvanath, temple is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Parshvanatha and the Mahavir Swami temple is dedicated to the 24th and the last Jain Tirthankara, Shri Mahavir Swami.
Accessibility route: Mount Abu is located in the Sirohi district in Rajasthan, a state in western India. The area is a rocky plateau which is 22 km long and 9 km wide. Being a well-known hill-station and a popular holiday destination, the place is well connected to the rest of the country. The temples are located about 2.5 kilometres away from the city centre. Abu Road is the nearest railway station which is just 28 km from the main city, which, in turn, is very well connected by rail routes to major cities of India such as New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Mumbai. From Abu Road, one can use state transport services, which usually operate every hour, or hire taxis, both on a sharing and or on a private basis. The nearest airport is Udaipur which is at a distance of 185 km and local transport is available here to reach the temples. Mount Abu can also be accessed by road, which is connected with the major cities of the country, the nearest national highway being highway no. 14 which is just 24 km away.
Nearby Places (Landmarks): As a place of tourist interest, there are various places worth visiting which are located here. Within walking distance of the main market of Mount Abu city, there is the Nakki Lake. This is a mythological lake and its origin lies in a legend that says that it was dug by Gods using their nails or nakh. Hence the name, Nakki Lake. There is also the Sunset Point, which offers beautiful views of the setting sun in the backdrop of the Aravali Hills. The Achalgarh Fort, which was commissioned by Rana Kumbha, is just 8 Kilometres from the main Mount Abu town and is well connected by road. The highest peak of Mount Abu, Gurushikhar, is at a height of 1,722 meters from the sea-level and provides a breath-taking panoramic view of Mount Abu town and the green Aravalli ranges. The Adhar Devi Temple, located in a cave, and the Gaumukh Temple, dedicated to Saint Vashishth are popular with the religiously inclined. It is held that the saint Vashishth performed a yagna here that led to the creation of the four major Rajput clans. Close to the Gaumukh temple is a tank known as Agni Kund, which is considered as the place where the saint performed the yagna. Travelling just 5 kilometres from the main town of Mount Abu one comes to Trevor’s Tank, a picturesque location named after the British engineer who built it. There is also the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary which has the distinction of encompassing one of the oldest parts of the Aravalli ranges.
Accommodation: The Dilwara temple trust has a dharamshala or a hostel which provides rooms and other amenities for pilgrims at cheap rates. The city of Mount Abu has plenty of accommodation options which cater to all budget sizes. Some of the hotels which are located near the temples are Mount Regency, Hotel Chacha Inn, Krishna Niwas, and Hotel Silver Oak. Besides their convenient locations, these hotels offer all modern amenities and comforts.
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