The
Dilwara temples of
India are located about 2½ kilometres from
Mount Abu,
Rajasthan's only hill station. These
Jain temples were built by Vastupal-Tejpal, a
Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are world famous for their stunning use of
marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. Some consider them to be one of the most beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in the world. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality. The temples are in the midst of a range of forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple complex.