Dilwara Jain Temples is one of the finest Jain temple known world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings, some experts also consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal.

It seems fairly basic temple from outside but every cloud has a silver lining, the temple interior showcases the extraordinary work of human craftsmanship at its best. These temples were built between 11th to 13th century AD, The beautiful lush green hills surrounding the temple gives a very pleasant feeling. The ornamental details of marble stone carvings is phenomenal and unmatched, The minutely carved ceilings and the pillars are just amazing. All this was done at a time when no transport or roads were available at a height of 1200+ Mtrs in Mount Abu, Huge blocks of marble stones were transported on elephant backs from the Arasoori Hills at Ambaji to this remote hilly region of Mount Abu. Dilwara temples is also a popular Jain pilgrimage attraction.

Location: Near Mount Abu, In Rajasthan

Built in: During 11th - 13th century

Dedicated to: Adinath, Rishabh Dev, Neminath, Mahavir Swami, Parshvanath

Significance: Famous pilgrimage of the Jains

How to reach: One can easily reach Dilwara Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring taxis from anywhere in Rajasthan

The other three principal Dilwara Jain temples are Pittalhar Temple, Parsavanath Temple, and Mahavir Swami Temple. The idol of the first Jain tirthankar, Sri Adinathji is rested at Pittalhar and is built from five metals, thereby denoting the name of the temple. This temple was constructed by Bhima Shah, a minister. Parsavnath Temple has the tallest shikhara amongst all the five temples of Dilwara.

It was constructed by Mandika clan between the years 1458-1459 AD. All the Dilwara temples are synonymous to an art gallery with some astoundingly and magnificently carved pillars, roofs, and walls. The Dilwara temples not only attract Jain pilgrims but also people from across all religions and beyond the country, who are bewitched by the beauty and serenity of the temples. They are one of the best centers to dive into divine devotion amid the laps of exceptionally angelic natural ambience.