Question

In which city Dilwara Temple is located?
1. Jodhpur
2. Alwar
3. Kota
4. Mount Abu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Mount Abu

The correct answer is Mount Abu.

• Dilwara Temple is located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
  • Dilwara Temples are a group of Shwetambar Jain temples.
  • They were built during the 11th and 13th centuries and are a famous pilgrimage center for Jains.
  • There are five temples here and each temple has its own unique identity.

• The five temples are the following:
  • Vimal Vasahi - Dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Shri Adinatha
  • Luna Vasahi - Dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Neminatha.
  • Pittalhar - Dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar, Shri Adinatha.
  • Parshvanath - Dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Parshvanatha.
  • Mahavir Swami - Dedicated to the last Jain Tirthankara, Shri Mahaviraswami.