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Luna Vasahi Temple

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Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
Luna Vasahi Temple
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Near Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu, India

The Dilwara Temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupal-Tejpal, Jain laymen, between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are famous for their use of marble and intricate marble carvings. The five marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. Some consider them to be one of the most beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in the world. The temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality. The temples are in the midst of a range of forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple complex. Although Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan, Dilwara temples are believed to be the most beautiful example of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spreading over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous.
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