Dilwara Jain Temple

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 .The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are the sacred pilgrimage of the Jains. The marble temples have an opulent entrance way. The simplicity in architecture reminds one that Jainism as a religion "encouraged honesty and frugality". The temples reside amidst mesmerizing surroundings of mango trees and wooded hills. A high wall, shimmering luminous in the sunlight, shrouds the temple complex.

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General Information 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 marvelous and has to be seen to be believed. http://www.holybharathpilgrimage.com

How to get there

By Air: The nearest airport is Udaipur, which is connected to several cities by regular flights.

By Rail: Abu Road is the closest rail head for Mt Abu. Direct trains run from Abu Road to Ajmer, Jodhpur and Agra. The rail head is on the meter-gauge line between Delhi and Ahmedabad.

By Road: Mt. Abu is 185 km from Udaipur. It takes seven hours to reach Udaipur by buses.

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