| Mount Abu is an oasis amongst the desert in the | | | | entrance to the courtyard. Another finely crafted |
| state of Rajasthan, India. Mt Abu is situated at the | | | | temple is the Lun Vasahi Temple. It was built in |
| southern tip of the Aravali range and because of its | | | | 1231AD by brothers Vastupal and Tejpal who were |
| foliage it has a cool climate. Mount Abu is considered | | | | Ministers of Raja Vir Dhawal, a ruler of Gujarat which |
| a summer retreat but it also has a stunning array of | | | | belonged to the Porwal Jain Community. The fine |
| attractions; the Delwara Marble Jain Temples, dating | | | | craftsmanship of the Lun Vasahi Temple includes |
| back 11th- 13th centuries, makes it a popular | | | | beautiful door casings, pillars architraves and |
| pilgrimage centre. | | | | sculptures on the porticos. |
| Mount Abu has an extensive religious history, having | | | | Adhar Devi Temple : The Adhar Devi Temple is a |
| been home to many sages and saint. | | | | favoured spot for tourists. You have to walk up a |
| The main sites in Mount Abu are: | | | | flight of 360 stairs to reach the temple chiseled out |
| Gaumukh Temple: The temple gets its name from a | | | | of a huge rock. |
| natural spring which flows through a sculpted cow's | | | | Sunset Point: At the sunset point you can watch the |
| head. It is said that the yagna' of sage Vashishtha | | | | sun setting and covering the surrounding hills with a |
| was performed here. A beautiful marble image of | | | | beautiful golden glow. A spectacular site. Honeymoon |
| Nandi (the celestial bull rescued by Aebuada) is | | | | Point: Also known as Andra Point, it offers an |
| situated nearby. | | | | enchanting view of the verdant plains and valleys. |
| Delwara Jain Temple: these temples were built | | | | The place looks most beautiful during the dusk hours. |
| between the 11th and 13th century. They are | | | | Shri Raghunathji Temple: Dedicated to Shri |
| beautifully carved temples built from marble and | | | | Raghunathji, this temple was built in the 14th century |
| dedicated to the jain Tirthankaras. The oldest temple | | | | AD. It is situated near the Nakki Lake and contains |
| is the Vimal Vasahi temple. Build in 1031AD, by Vimal | | | | beautiful sculpted work of the deity. It was built by |
| Shah-a merchant and representative of then Gujarat | | | | famous Hindu preacher Shri Ramanand. |
| ruler, is dedicated to the first Tirthankara. A superb | | | | Gardens and Parks: throughout the hilly paradise of |
| example of temple architecture, the central shrine | | | | Mount Abu there are many beautifully laid parks and |
| has an image of Rishabhdev and large courtyard with | | | | gardens. The more notable gardens include Ashok |
| 52 small shrines. Each houses a beautiful statue of | | | | Vatika, Gandhi park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park |
| thirthankaras with 48 elegantly carved pillars form the | | | | and the Terrace Garden. |