Rajasthan • 2 monuments
Pure magnificence written on white marble forming a beautiful contrast with the green shade of the surroundings! Dilwara Temples are the iconic representatives of architectural perfection located near Mount Abu (the only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan). When at these five temples, you are continuously surrounded by richly carved ceilings, doorways, halls, panels and pillars, something you must have not experienced before. Five Diwlara temples include Vimal Vasahi Temple, Luna Vasahi, Pithalhar, Parshvanath Temple and Mahavir Swamy Temple are the Dedicated to different Jain Tirthankaras, these were built by the Chalukya Rulers from 11th to 13th centuries. Built in Nagara Architecture style, these temples are among the most honoured Jain pilgrimage sites in the whole world. Apart from the main sections, other must-visit parts of these temples include Rang Mandap, Nav Chowki and Hastishala. Photography and cell phones are strictly prohibited at these temples. Visitors must dress up in decent clothes and maintain good code of conduct at these religious places.
An educational and spiritual centre, Madhuban Retreat underlines the enchanting beauty of Mt. Abu. Madhuban Retreat is the head-quarter of the famous Brahma-Kumaris spiritual university. Brahma KumarisUniversity imparts spiritual knowledge and training in Easy Raja Yoga Meditation. Established by Dadi Prakashmani, Madhuban Retreat has several conference centers, auditoriums, meditation halls, dining rooms, museums and free hospital. Tourists to this place can enjoy a laser show which teaches the method of meditations. Visitors interested in learning meditation can enrol for meditation courses, which are conducted 2 hours a day. It is the place where about thousands of students from approximately 100 countriesgather to get meditation training. Lectures and workshops are conducted for such students at this place. Tourists to Madhuban Retreat can also explore nearby attractions like Dilwara Jain Temples, Jain Temples, Mandakini Lake, AchaleshwarMahadeva, Achalgarh, Vimal Vasahi and Tejpal Temple etc.
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