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