Dilwara Temples

Dilwara jain temples
દેલવાડાનાં જિનમંદિરો
Dilwara
Vimal Vasahi Temple
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityRishabhanatha, Neminatha, Parshvanatha & Mahavira
FestivalsMahavir Janma Kalyanak, Paryushan
Governing bodySeth Kalyanji Paramanandji Pedi
Location
LocationMount Abu, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India
Dilwara Temples is located in Rajasthan
Dilwara Temples
Location within Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates24°36′33.5″N 72°43′23″E / 24.609306°N 72.72306°E / 24.609306; 72.72306
Architecture
CreatorVimal Shah, Vastupala-Tejpal
Date established1031
Completed1582
Temple(s)5

The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are a group of Śvētāmbara Jain temples located about 2+12 kilometres from the Mount Abu settlement in Sirohi District, Rajasthan's only hill station. The earliest were built by Bhima I and supposedly designed or at least financed by Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka. They date between the 11th and 16th centuries, forming some of the most famous monuments in the style of Māru-Gurjara architecture,[1] famous for their use of a very pure white marble and intricate marble carvings.[2] They are managed by Seth Shri Kalyanji Anandji Pedhi, Sirohi and are a pilgrimage place for Jains, and a significant general tourist attraction.[3] The Dilwara temples are regarded as the most impressive among Jain temples in Rajasthan.[4][5]

  1. ^ Michell, 273
  2. ^ Shah 1995, p. 17.
  3. ^ Michell, 273
  4. ^ Adams 1864, p. 127.
  5. ^ White 1996, p. 410.