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Dilwara Temples
Also known as: Delwara Jain Temples
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
11th - 13th Century CE
A complex of five Jain temples built between the 11th and 13th centuries, renowned for their extraordinarily intricate marble carvings. The Vimal Vasahi (1031 CE) and Luna Vasahi (1230 CE) temples are considered among the finest examples of marble carving in the world, with ceiling medallions of such delicacy that they appear translucent.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Solanki
- Style
- Maru-Gurjara (Jain)
- Primary Deity
- Jain Tirthankaras (Adinatha, Neminatha, others)
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Among the finest examples of Jain temple architecture. Marble carvings considered unmatched in their intricacy. Important pilgrimage site for Jains worldwide. Five temples spanning three centuries of construction
Architectural Features
Extraordinarily detailed marble ceiling medallionsRangamandapa (ornate carved hall)Navchowki (nine-ceilinged porch)Hathishala (elephant hall)Translucent marble carving of exceptional delicacy