Dilwara Jain Temples

Mount Abu · Sirohi

Possibly the most exquisite marble carving in India — five Jain temples whose ceilings defy belief.

Timings

Tourists usually 12 PM – 5 PM (mornings for worship)

Entry

Free (photography not permitted inside)

Best time

Afternoon visiting hours

Time needed

1–1.5 hours

Hidden in the hill station of Mount Abu — Rajasthan's only hill station — the Dilwara Temples are, for many, the finest example of marble craftsmanship anywhere in India. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, this group of five Jain temples looks modest from outside, but the interiors are simply astonishing.

Every ceiling, pillar, arch and panel is carved from white marble into lace-like detail so fine that the stone seems almost translucent. The lotus-shaped central ceiling of the Vimal Vasahi temple is a particular masterpiece. Photography isn't allowed — you simply have to stand and marvel.

Don't miss

›The impossibly intricate ceilings of the Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples.
›The carved marble pillars and the central lotus dome.
›The serene, reverent atmosphere.

Good to know

Tourists are admitted only in the afternoon, after morning worship. Photography, leather items and phones are not permitted inside. Dress modestly. It's the highlight of any Mount Abu visit.