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Introduction and History to Dilwara Temple
The history of Dilwara Jain Temple in Mount Abu evokes that it was constructed between 11th to the 13th Century A.D. The formation of Dilwara Temple is a result of India’s stunning success in Architecture and is explored by bounteous of sightseers globally. Being a legendry temple, it also reveals it others five legendary temples sacrosanct to the Jain pilgrims. Chiefly the grounds of Dilwara Temple are discovered because of its unbeatable architectural brilliance that bears the live testimony against the wreak havoc of time. A leisure walk through the premises of the temple will pave the way to the embellished frescos having its theme taken from Lord Krishna’s life. This white marbled building is located at a distance of just 2 and half kilometers from Mount Abu.
The elucidated information related to the five legendry Dilwara temple in Mount Abu mentioned below that are named after the small village in which they are located.
Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi Nathji temple)
Impeccably built in 1021 AD by Vimal Shah this temple is devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara named Adi Nath. It displays several smaller idols of the Jain Tirthankaras and a collection of nine rectangular designs called Navchowki is of great meaning over here.
Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple)
Luna Vasahi temple is devoted to the 22nd Tirthankara Shri Nemi Nathji in 230 AD by two brothers named Vastupal and Tejpal in the commemoration of their dead brother Luna.
Pithalhar (Shri Rishabh Deoji temple)
The principal metal pital or brass is used in the construction of this shrine. This gigantic figurine of Rishab Dev (Adinath) stands to the astonishment of the devotees and consisted of Garbhagraha, Navchowki and Gudh mandap.
Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshav Nathji temple)
It is the highest among the shrines in Dilwara completely dedicated to Lord Parshavnath and was formed by Mandlik and his family in 1458-59 A.D
Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple)
A small structure built in 1582 A.D. in honor of the 24th Jain Tirthankara, Lord Mahaveer is a masterpiece itself.
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