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Dilwara Jain Temple: These beautifully
carved temples built between 11th and 13th
century A.D. are sheer elegance in marble,
dedicated to the jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal
Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated
to the first Tirthankara. Built in 1031 A.D. (by
Vimal Shah-a merchant and representative of then
Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple
architecture.
The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev
and large courtyard with 52 small shrines,each
housing a beautiful statue of thirthankaras with
48 elegantly carved pillars form the entrance to
the courtyard.The Lun Vasahi Temple, dedicated
to the 22nd Tirthankaras-Neminath, was built in
1231 A.D. by two brothers-Vastupal and
Tejpal,Ministers of Raja Vir Dhawal, a ruler of
Gujarat-belonging to the Porwal Jain
community.With door casings, pillars,
architraves and sculptures on porticos,the
temple is a fine specimen of craftsmanship
Museum and Art Gallery: Located at the
Raj Bhawan, it was a collection of
archaeological excavations dating back to
8th-12th century A.D. It also has Jain bronze
carvings,brassworks etc. for viewing.
Gaumukh Temple: A natural spring flowing
through a sculpted cow’s head gives the shrine
its name.The famous ‘yagna’ of sage
Vashishtha was performed here. A beautifully
sculpted hill temple of Arbuada-the mighty
serpent stands against the beautiful backdrop.
Nearby is the magnificent marble image of Nandi,
the celestial bull rescued by Arbuada.
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