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Marble lace of Rajasthan

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Mount Abu (mount-Абу), surrounded by wooded hills – a green oasis among the deserts of Rajasthan. Abu or Guru-Сиккар from the XII century is the religious center of Jainism. Abu — highest peak of Aravali — 1722 meters.

Abu has been home to many sages and saints. It is famous for the temple complex: Vimal of Washi, Neminatha, the Fish. Temples made of white stone interior with fine carvings, inlays and Jain statues.


Mount Abu.

Abu is closely connected with the mythological origin of some Rajput clans of Rajasthan: Pavari, Chalukya (Solanki), Parihara and Chauhan.



Central part-Абу – Nakki lake. According to local legend, it was formed when the gods fingernails scraped part of the mountain. Landmark lakes – rock Toda unusual shape. The only mountain in Rajasthan, Abu — is not just a unique natural monument. Abu is famous for the magnificent temple complex of Dilwara, built in the XI-XV centuries and is a popular pilgrimage centre of the Jains.


Rock Toda.

Jain temple complex Dilwaris located at a distance of 2.5 km from mount-Абу and consists of five temples, built of marble. The world fame of the complex is its amazing architecture. Outside the temples seem very traditional, but the inside appear in a completely unforgettable way. Exquisite columns, delicate carved marble of shock tourists.



Particularly impressive is the fact that the temples were created during the period when there was no transport and quality of roads, but the construction was carried out at an altitude of 1200 meters. The temples have a luxurious entrance, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality.



Temple complex Dilwar consists of five unique temples devoted to five Jain Tirthankaras. In Jainism Tirthankar is a person who has attained enlightenment through penance and received Moksha, i.e. release from the cycle of rebirth of samsara.

Complex Dilwar richly carved marble, which is considered the most intricate in the world, and, along with the temple in Ranakpur, is among the most sacred Jain sites of India.



Dilwar formerly Developing, which means city of temples. All five Dilwara temples made entirely of marble, and the carving, especially in the two main buildings, stunningly complex that is unparalleled in its ease and elegance, and each with its little plot stands out as an artistic masterpiece in itself. For aesthetic magnificence to approach him only temples Ranakpur 200 km северо-восток.



the oldest temple complex — Vimal of Asahinamed Vimal Shah —, Minister of Solanki dynasty of Gujarat, and was built in 1031. The temple is dedicated to the first Tirthankara the Fish. Although the appearance of the Church is simple inside, no walls, columns, or ceiling, which would not be decorated. According to the Chronicles, the construction of the temple for 14 years was about two thousand workers and sculptors. Allegedly, workers were paid in gold according to the weight of the scoured marble powder?!



Eight of the 48 columns in the front room form the octagon, which supports a domed ceiling, arranged in the form of 11 concentric circles, decorated with figures of dancers, musicians, elephants and horses.



Small altars, countless columns, brackets and wall niches inside the sanctuary and its surrounding galleries as well as every part of the roof decorated with intricate sculpture.



Temple Sri Neminathabuilt in 1230 by two brothers, who dedicated his 22-му Jain Saint Shri Nemi Nath. The temple is elaborately decorated with carvings. Unsurpassed large dome above the entrance hall on its artistic value has no equal! In the temple there is a hall with 360-ю tiny figures Tirthankar made from marble.



Sculpture near the entrance of the portico perpetuate the patrons of the temple — brothers Vastupala and Tigapuluh. Legend has it that two brothers found a huge treasure, and their wives (also pictured here) advised them to build temples on Holy hill.





the Remaining three temples of the complex Dilbar was built in the XV century, they are less picturesque. In the temple, Pitljar most of the statues are made of metal mixed with copper. In the temple there is a copper image Tirthankara weighing 4.5 tons. The temple is built Bima Shah — Minister from Gujarat dynasty.



Temple Carter of Asahiwas built by family members Mandika in 1458-59 years. Columns of the temple are also decorated with intricate carvings, typical of Jain temples. The temple is decorated with carved ceilings and images of saints.



the Temples of Dilwara — some of the most beautiful and exquisite Jain temples in India. They are staggering magnificence... marble columns, elaborately decorated with carvings... carved ceilings... elegant carved domes...



the Unique stone carvings in many Indian temples is striking, demonstrating the most difficult skill for working with stone and the skills of the craftsmen. The Dilwara temples attest to the skill and art of the ancient masters. And it is in XI-XV centuries!? They know how to surprise the Indians!



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