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In which of the following place, are the Dilwara temples of Jainism located?

In which of the following place, are the Dilwara temples of Jainism located? Correct Answer Mount Abu

The correct answer is Mount Abu.

Dilwara temples of Jainism located at Mount Abu.

Key Points

  • Dilwara Jain Temples is one of the finest Jain temples known in world for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings and are located at Mount Abu.
  • These temples were built between the 11th to 13th Centuries AD.
  • All this was done at a time when no transport or roads were available at a height of 1200+ Mtrs in Mount Abu. 
  • Huge blocks of marble stones were transported on elephant backs from the Arasoori Hills at Ambaji to this remote hilly region of Mount Abu. 
  • Dilwara temples are also a popular Jain pilgrimage attraction.

Important Points

  • Dilwara Temple complex consists of five major sections or temples devoted to five Jain Tirthankaras (Saints):
    •    Shri Mahaveer Swami Temple 
    •   Shri AdiNath Temple or Vimal Vasahi Temple
    •   Shri ParshavNath Temple or Khartar Vasahi Temple
    •   Shri Rishabdaoji Temple or Peethalhar Temple 
    •   Shri NemiNathJi Temple or Luna Vasahi Temple 

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