1. One of the most beautiful and famous Jain temples of India is the Dilwara Jain Temple located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan

1. One of the most beautiful and famous Jain temples of India is the Dilwara Jain Temple located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan

2. It is renowned for extraordinary marble architecture and wonderful marble stone carvings

2. It is renowned for extraordinary marble architecture and wonderful marble stone carvings

3. Some experts say that it surpasses even the Taj Mahal which is considered one of the finest architectural masterpieces in the world

3. Some experts say that it surpasses even the Taj Mahal which is considered one of the finest architectural masterpieces in the world

4. From the outside, the Dilwara Temple looks quite austere but, once you enter the inside, you will go head over heels with the stunning designs and patterns carved on roofs, walls, archways and pillars

4. From the outside, the Dilwara Temple looks quite austere but, once you enter the inside, you will go head over heels with the stunning designs and patterns carved on roofs, walls, archways and pillars

5. Located amidst the prisitine green Aravalli Hills of Mount Abu, the Dilwara Jain Temple was designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century

5. Located amidst the prisitine green Aravalli Hills of Mount Abu, the Dilwara Jain Temple was designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century

6. The incredibly ornate marble stone carvings and the precise engraving on the temple ceilings and pillars are a photographers’ delight.

6. The incredibly ornate marble stone carvings and the precise engraving on the temple ceilings and pillars are a photographers’ delight.

7. The ceilings feature ornate gold leaf work, and one will possibly need to zoom in with a pair of binoculars (photography is forbidden inside the temple complex) to appreciate the finer details of the ceiling paintings.

7. The ceilings feature ornate gold leaf work, and one will possibly need to zoom in with a pair of binoculars (photography is forbidden inside the temple complex) to appreciate the finer details of the ceiling paintings.

8. The paintings depict the stories of Jain history and mythology. The main Tirthankars present in this temple include Bhawgwan Rishabhdev Ji, Neminath Ji, Parshvanath Ji & Mahavira Swami Ji

8. The paintings depict the stories of Jain history and mythology. The main Tirthankars present in this temple include Bhawgwan Rishabhdev Ji, Neminath Ji, Parshvanath Ji & Mahavira Swami Ji

9. The temples have facilities for bathing, a necessary pre-requisite to the performance of ‘puja’ (prayer). In the winter months, the bathing facilities are heated by solar power for bathing. There are 36 AC & Non-AC Rooms available in Delwara Jain Dharamshala having capacity for 4-5 person in each room. Bhojanshala is available for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

9. The temples have facilities for bathing, a necessary pre-requisite to the performance of ‘puja’ (prayer). In the winter months, the bathing facilities are heated by solar power for bathing. There are 36 AC & Non-AC Rooms available in Delwara Jain Dharamshala having capacity for 4-5 person in each room. Bhojanshala is available for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

10. Dilwara Jain Tirth is located 85 Km from Sirohi City on National Highway 62. Nearest Airport to reach Dilwara Jain Tirth is Udaipur which is around 185 km. The nearest railway station to Dilwara Jain Tirth is at Abu road which is about 28 km. Bus service and private vehicles are available.

10. Dilwara Jain Tirth is located 85 Km from Sirohi City on National Highway 62. Nearest Airport to reach Dilwara Jain Tirth is Udaipur which is around 185 km. The nearest railway station to Dilwara Jain Tirth is at Abu road which is about 28 km. Bus service and private vehicles are available.

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