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Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat set amidst the lush forested hills. It is a verdant oasis in the barren desert scape of Rajasthan at an altitude of 1219 mts. The place owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hill side. Abu is also a popular pilgrimage centre as the Jain Dilwara Temples of India dating back from 11th to 13th century AD are located about 2.5 km from Abu and are world famous for their stunning use of marble.
One can enjoy the magnificient panoramic view of the Mount Abu town and green aravali range at Gurushikhar which holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Abu but the whole of Aravali Mountain Range. Nakki Lake posses the crown of being the Heart of Mount Abu, it is the perfect place to spend your evenings with your family enjoying boating and the natural surroundings.
Other attractions of the town are Honeymoon Point, Sunset Point, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Trevor's Crocodile Park and the Museums. The city also provides accomodation facility for the tourists with hotels ranging from Heritage and Economy to Budget Hotels.
This blog provides all the detail information of the city with some of the best captured pictures and is a perfect guide for anyone visiting the place for the first time.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Some Of The Beautiful Pictures Of Nakki Lake

View Of The Lake From The Top


Nakki Lake During Monsoons





Sunset At The Nakki Lake

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Palm Trees At Mount Abu







Monday, April 21, 2008

Friday, April 18, 2008

Some Of The Beautiful Pictures Of Mount Abu

Road To Abu In Monsoon


Waterfall In Monsoon Season On A Road To Abu


Natural Beauty Of Abu During Monsoons


Clean Waterfall Bath At Abu

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Nakki Lake

Some Of The Beautiful Pictures Of Nakki Lake








Nakki Lake At Evening

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Dr.Rajendra Muni B.Ed.College

Library At The College


Science Lab At The College
The Society is constituted under the name of Dr. Rajendra Muni Charitable Trust. The promoter and founders of the society are well known people in the field of Education.
The vision of the society is to help and create great teachers for tomorrow. As we understand that these teachers are the creaters of the future generation of the Country.
The society aims at achieveing high degree of Excellence in the field of Education by make this college a favourite for students. The society is also planning to start new colleges and schools in the comming future.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Toad Rock




Toad Rock is situated on a hill near the Nakki lake.Toad rock is so called as it looks like a toad about to jump into the lake, from the side of the rock facing the lake. There are two ways to go up and down the rock; to climb the rocky hill side or to use the steps leading down to Nakki Lake.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Nakki Lake

The Heart Of Mount Abu















Nakki Lake the mythological lake with a very interesting story behind its creation is the heart of Mount Abu, the legend has it that this lake was dugg by Gods or Devtas using their nails or nakh that's why it is named Nakki Lake.Few sections of local tribes also consider Nakki Lake as a holy lake and worship it, Nakki lake is also the only Indian artificial lake situated at a height of 1200 Mtr's above sea level. Recently in 2006-2007 Nakki lake was granted a huge financial boost for its protection amongst eight other lakes in India.
Situated within walking distance from the main market and almost 80% of Hotel's and restaurent's of Mount Abu, Nakki lake posses the crown of being the heart of Mount Abu. The hub of evening activity and boating - Nakki Lake is the perfect place to spent your evening with your partner, friends and family.
The picture perfect location of the lake surrounded with mountains, gardens and rock formations also make it a very good location for photography. In the evening the setting sun makes the canvas.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Dilwara Temples

Main Corridor













Doorway Details

Doomed Ceiling Details



Introduction:
It is a well known fact that the art & architecture of a country reflect its intensity of religious devotion as well as economic prospreity, without which great & elaborately carved temples could not have been raised.In every phase of Indian history,art & architecture found supporters in rich merchants and Princes who spend lavishly on the commemoration of their religious beliefs.Gujarat and Rajasthan,the traditional centers of the merchants and Princes,also became centers of great architectural activity,in which Vimala Shah, Vastupala and Tejapala contributed immensely to Jain art and architecture.
The Jain Temples at Mount Abu, built in the Nagara Style are among the finest monuments of India. The first of these ornate temples dates back to 1032 CE, approximately the period in which the grand Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur in Tamilnadu (South India) was built in the Dravidian style of architecture . The Dilwara temples have been described as a dream in marble. According to the inscription Mt.Abu was basically a seat of Saivism and Jainism made its appearance only in 11th century.
The Jain Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples dating back from the 11th to the 13th century AD are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are the sacred pilgrimage of the Jains. They are an overwhelming blend of simple beauty and exquisite elegance. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway. The simplicity in architecture verily reminds one that Jainism as a religion "encouraged honesty and frugality". The temples reside amidst mesmerizing surroundings of mango trees and wooded hills. A high wall, shimmering luminous in the sunlight, shrouds the temple complex.
Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan but none come close to these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous and has to be seen to be believed.
Five Unique Temples of Dilwara:
There are 5 temples in all, each with its own unique identity though together they are named after the small village in which they are located. These are:








Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi NathjiTemple):
This temple carved entirely out of white marble was built in 1021 AD by Vimal Shah, a minister of Raja Bhimdeo. The temple is dedicated to the 1st Jain Tirthankara (teacher or guide) Adi Nath. The temple stands in an open courtyard surrounded by a corridor, which has numerous cells containing smaller idols of the Tiranthakaras. The richly carved corridors, pillars, arches, and 'mandaps' or porticoes of the temple are simply amazing. The ceilings feature engraved designs of lotus-buds, petals, flowers and scenes from Jain and Hindu mythology.
The Rang mandap is a grand hall supported by 12 decorated pillars and nicely carved out arches with a breathtaking central dome. On the pillars are carved female figurines playing musical instruments and 16 Vidhyadevis or the goddesses of knowledge each one holding her own symbol.
The Navchowki is a collection of nine rectangular ceilings, each one containing beautiful carvings of different designs supported on ornate pillars. The Gudh mandap is a simple hall once you step inside its heavily decorated doorway. Installed here is the idol of Adi Nath or Lord Rishabdev, as he is also known. The mandap is meant for 'Arti' to the deity. The Hastishala (Elephant Cell) was constructed by Prithvipal, a descendant of Vimal Shah in 1147-49 A.D and features a row of elephants in sculpture.
Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple):
The Luna Vashi temple is dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara Shri Nemi Nathji. This magnificent temple was built in 1230 AD by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal - both ministers of a local ruler. The temple built in memory of theirlate brother Luna was designed after the Vimal Vashi temple. The main hall or Rang mandap features a central dome from which hangs a big ornamental pendent featuring elaborate carving. Arranged in a circular band are 72 figures of Tirthankaras in sitting posture and just below this band are 360 small figures of Jain monks in another circular band. The Hathishala or elephant cell features 10 beautiful marble elephants neatly polished and realistically modelled.
The Navchowki features some of the most magnificent and delicate marble stone cutting work of the temple. Each of the nine ceilings here seems to exceed the others in beauty and grace. The Gudh mandap features a black marble idol of the 22nd Jain Tirthankara Neminath. The Kirthi Stambha is a big black stone pillar that stands on the left side of the temple. The pillar was constructed by Maharana Kumbha of Mewar. The remaining three temples of Dilwara are smaller but just as elegant as the other two.


Pittalhar (Shri Rishabh Deoji Temple):
This temple was build by Bhima Shah, a minister of Sultan Begada of Ahmedabd. A massive metal statue of Rishab Dev (Adinath), cast in five metals is installed in the temple. The main metal used in this statue is 'Pital' (brass), hence the name 'Pittalhar'. The Shrine consists of a main Garbhagraha, Gudh mandap and Navchowki.
Khartar Vasahi(Shri Parshavanathji Temple):
This temple, dedicated to Lord Parshavnath was built by Mandlik and his family in 1458-59 A.D. It consists of a three storied building, the tallest of all the shrines at Dilwara. On all the four faces of the sanctum on the ground floor are four big mandaps. The outer walls of the sanctum comprise of beautiful sculptures in gray sandstone, depicting Dikpals, Vidhyadevis, Yakshinis, Shalabhanjikas and other decorative sculptures comparable to the ones in Khajuraho and Konark.
Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji Temple):
This is a small structure constructed in 1582 A.D. and dedicated to the 24th Jain Tirthankara, Lord Mahaveer. There are pictures on the upper walls of the porch painted in 1764 A.D. by the artists of Sirohi.
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