Dilwara Temple is one of the famous Jain temples in India as well as all over world for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings. Many experts consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal. The Dilwara temple is situated about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu, in the state of Rajasthan. This temple was built by Chalukya in 11th and 13th AD. Dilwara temples were built during the age of Jain supremacy and are one of the finest Jain temples of India has to offer.
The Jains built many temples in Rajsthan and other places but they are not so famous like Dilwara temple. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous and has to be seen to be believed. The dilwara temple is open only 3 hours, from 12 afternoons to 3 afternoons for visitors. The entry is free in temple but no photography or Camera is allowed inside the temple campus.
The Jains built many temples in Rajsthan and other places but they are not so famous like Dilwara temple. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous and has to be seen to be believed. The dilwara temple is open only 3 hours, from 12 afternoons to 3 afternoons for visitors. The entry is free in temple but no photography or Camera is allowed inside the temple campus.