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Tourist Places » Mountabu |
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It
is a pleasant retreat situated on
the lush forested hills of Aravalli
range. Its rich with flora covering
the entire hill and sorrounding area
that includes trees and flowering
shrubs.This is the only hill station
in Rajasthan and famous for the Dilwara
Jain Temples which is a popular pilgrimage
centre for the Jains. |
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Mount
Abu has been a home to many sages and saints.
It is believed that Sage Vashishtha have
created four agnikula Rajput clans from
a fire pit by performing a ‘yagna’
or fire sacrifice in this place. |
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| Places of
interest |
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| Delwara
Jain Temple |
This beautiful temple complex was built
between 11th and 13th century. This temple
is made of marble and a superb example of
temple architecture. The temple is dedicated
to the jain Tirthankaras. |
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| Museum
& Art Gallery |
The museum and the art gallery is located
at the Raj Bhawan which offers a wide collection
of archaeological excavations of 8th-12th
century. It also offers a collection of
Jain bronze carvings, brassware and other
items. |
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| Honeymoon
Point |
It is
also knows as Andra Point which offers an
enchanting view of the plains and valleys |
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| Gaumukh
Temple |
The temple is situated beside a natural
spring. The famous ‘yagna’ of sage Vashishtha
was performed here. |
