Dilwara Jain Temple,Mount Abu

dilwara Jain temple 

Dilwara Jain Temple

The Dilwara Jain Temple are known for its well known Architecture,sculpture and beauty.The Jain Delwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples built by Vastupal Tejpal[1][2] between the 11th and 13th centuries AD are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains.
There are five 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, Adinath. Luna Vasahi is dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Neminatha. Pithalhar is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar, Rishabha. Parshvanath is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Parshva. Mahavir Swami is dedicated to the last Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira. The most famous of these are the Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples.