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Vimal Vasahi Temple
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
11th Century CE
The most ornate of the Dilwara Jain temples, built by Vimal Shah. The marble ceiling carvings are considered the finest in the world.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Jain
- Style
- Maru-Gurjara / Jain
- Primary Deity
- Adinath (Rishabhadeva)
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
World's finest marble carvings. Vimal Shah built. Dilwara complex. Jain pilgrimage
Architectural Features
48 pillarsLotus ceiling domeExtraordinary filigree workNo two pillars alike