Thursday, September 3, 2009

DILWARA MARBLE TEMPLE


Dilwara Jain Temple is one of the finest Jain temple known world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvellous marble stone carvings, some experts also consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal. It seems fairly basic temple from outside but every cloud has a silver lining, the temple interior showcases the extraordinary work of human craftsmanship at its best. These temples were built between 11th to 13th century AD, The beautiful lush green hills surrounding the temple gives a very pleasant feeling.


Dilwara Temple complex consist of five major sections of temples devoted to five jain trithankaras (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