Mount Abu, also said to be 'the paradise of Rajasthan'
is one of the popular Jain pilgrimage sites. This beautiful
and fascinating city is famous for its Dilwara Caves and
its natural beauty. Named after the Arbuda Devi, the city
is also known for being the headquarters of the Brahmakumaris
religious sect.
Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is also
said to be the God's abode. There are many temples in
this region and the place is said to be an important
place of penance for the sages in ancient times.
Built between the 11th and 13th century, the Dilwara
Jain Temples are known for their intricate carvings
and the white marble used to build the temples. The
temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. Vimal
Vasahi, Lun Vasahi, Shri Risha Lhdeo, Shri Parshvanath
and Shri Mahavir Swami are the other five Jain temples.
Two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal, built the Lun Vasahi
temple, which is most sacred among the five. The unique
feature of this temple is the marble dome in the porch,
which is made up of a cluster of half open lotuses,
which appear to be almost transparent. You can too enjoy
the nature basking in its glory through the Tour Packages
for Mount Abu.
Built in 1031, by Bhim Deva, the first Solanki ruler
of Gujarat, the Vimal Vasahi temple is oldest and is
also known to be the first Jain temple. The temple is
built with pure marbles and its carvings reflect the
excellence of artistry of its time.
The other main attraction of the tourists is the Guru
Shikhar, the highest peak of Mount Abu. There is also
a temple at the top amidst the beautiful lush greenness
of the peak.
In the heart of the town, at one end of the Mall is
Nakki Lake. With the hills overlooking the beauty of
this lake from all sides, the road that leads to the
lake appears as if contemplating to take a dip in the
lake.
The sunset point in the city is another place where
tourists love to visit to see the golden rays of the
Sun.
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