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Dilwara Temples

The Dilwara Temples are a group of five Jain temples at Mount Abu in Rajasthan, India, famed for their intricately carved white marble interiors. The oldest, the Vimal Vasahi dedicated to Rishabhanatha, was built in 1031 by Vimala, a minister of the Chaulukya king Bhima I, and the Luna Vasahi was added in 1230 by the brothers Vastupala and Tejapala.

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Chaulukya dynasty Vaghela dynasty Sirohi State

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Dilwara Temples. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/dilwara-temples
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