Delvada Temples
दिलवाड़ा मंदिर
Lord Adinatha (Rishabhanatha) · Mount Abu, Rajasthan
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About the temple
Considered the finest example of marble carving in the world Serenity and architectural inspiration
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 18:00
- Established
- 1031
- Best time to visit
- 12:00 PM (When natural light hits the carvings)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Adinatha (Rishabhanatha) · आदिनाथ भगवान
- Deity form
- White marble idols in meditative posture
- Religious tradition
- Jain Agama
- Sanskrit name
- देवलवाड़ा जैन मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Delvada Temples
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 12:00 - 18:00
- Break timings
- Morning hours restricted to Jain devotees for rituals
- Special days
- Mahavir Jayanti
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Vimal Shah (Vimal Vasahi); Vastupala & Tejpal (Luna Vasahi)
- Construction materials
- White Marble
- Archaeological importance
- Protected National Heritage
- Legends
- Elephant transport of marble from the plains to the hill top
- Inscriptions
- Detailed inscriptions of donors and builders
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 11th - 13th Century
- Structure
- Complex of 5 temples
- Floors
- 1
- Mandapa
- Rang Mandapa with spectacular circular domed ceilings
- Sculptural features
- Pendant-style carvings from the center of domes
- Artistic elements
- Lotus-like marble carvings and figures of dancing girls
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone joinery and intricate hand-chiseling
- Unique features
- The ceiling carvings look like delicate lace or paper
Festivals & events
Mahavir JayantiParyushana
- Peak crowd season
- Summer (April-June) and Winter (Nov-Feb)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- 12:00 PM (When natural light hits the carvings)
- Parking capacity
- 50+
- Parking fees
- ₹ 50
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
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