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Overview
Mount Abu is said to be a paradise in Rajasthan. It also is one of the famous pilgrimage sites. This fascinating and beautiful city is popular for its Dilwara Caves and for its natural beauty. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan which is also referred to as the God’s house. It is a historical place with huge tourist interest. There are several temples and this place is said to be important place of penance for the sages in ancient times.
According to one of the Hindu Mythology, Sage Vashistha performed the great Maha Yagna in Mount Abu
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Summary
Some of the temples in Mount Abu were built between the 11th and the 13th century. The Dilwara Jain Temple is well known for the white marble and complicated carvings used to build the temples. The temples in Mount Abu dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras are Shri Parshvanath, Shri Mahavir Swami, Shri Ram Lhdeo, Lun Vasahi and Vimal Vasahi.
The unique features of these temples are the marble dome in the terrace which is prepared of a cluster of half open lotuses. Vimal Vasahi is one of the oldest and also the first Jain temple which was built in 1031 by Bhima Deva who was the first Solanki ruler of Gujarat.
Add-on Facilities
The main attraction for the tourists on their tour to Mount Abu is the Guru Shikhar which is the highest peak of Mount Abu. The tourists can also visit a temple which is situated amidst the beautiful and lush greenness of the peak. Nakki Lake is another beautiful spot to visit which is in the heart of the town. It is a splendid place for boating and a charming spot for honeymoon couples.
The sunset point is another wonderful tourist attraction to visit to see the golden rays of the sun. Nandi Rock, Camel Rock, Nun Rock and the Toad Rock are some of the other important tourist places around the Nakki Lake in Mount Abu.
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