Delwara Jain Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Delwara Jain Temple – Guide

Delwara Jain Temple is the most beautiful pilgrimage site for Jains situated amidst the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan. This temple was built between 11^th and 13^th century by Vastupala Tejpal. The temple is famous for its intricate carvings and for being adorned with marble from every corner. This Jain temples are situated at a distance of about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu.

History of this Temple

Delwara Jain Temple was built by Vimal Shah in the 11^th and 13^th centuries AD and was designed by Vastupal-Tejpal, the Jain ministers of Dholka. These temples are known for their intricate marble carvings. The most surprising thing about this temple is that at that time there was no facility to carry such huge blocks of marble at a height of 1200 meters. Then elephants were used to carry marble from Ambaji to Mount Abu on their backs.

The grand Delwara Jain Temple consists of five equally built temples namely Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar, Parshwanath and Mahaveer Swami Temple. These temples are dedicated to Lord Adinath, Lord Rishabhbho, Lord Neminath, Lord Mahavir Swami and Lord Parshvanath respectively.

Delwara Jain Temple Timings

Delwara Jain Temple opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 6:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

This is located at a distance of few kms away from this temple.

Nakki Lake

This lake is located at the mountains of aravalli hills. This lake is also few kms away from this temple.

Guru Shikhar

Guru Shikhar is located at the top of aravalli hills.

Gaumukh Temple

Gaumukh Temple is located at a distance of 4 km away from this temple. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.

Arbuda Devi Temple

This temple is located at a distance of few kms from railway station. This temple is among 51 shaktipeeth which is dedicated to katyayni devi.

Trevor Tank

This place is 5 kms away from this temple. This place is named after a Engineer who designed and made this tank.

Toad Rock

Toad Rock is a frog shape hill which is located at a distance of about few kms from this temple.

Shree Raghunath Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. This temple is 650 years old. This temple is located near nakki Lake.

Universal peace hall

Universal Shanti Hall which is the main assembly hall of Brahma Kumari Spiritual University, also known as Om Shanti Bhawan. This building was constructed in 1983

Sun set point

This is the beautiful place to visit and see the beauty of sunset.

Achalgarh Fort

Achalgarh Fort, situated at a distance of 11 km from Mount Abu, is one of the famous ancient forts of Rajasthan.

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How to reach Delwara Jain Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Delwara Jain Temple is Udaipur airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Delwara Jain Temple is Abu road railway station which is at a distance of  2½ km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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