Mount Abu
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.
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.
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.
Honeymoon Point
It is also knows as Andra
Point which offers an enchanting view of the plains and
valleys
Gaumukh Temple
The temple is situated beside
a natural spring. The famous ‘yagna’ of sage
Vashishtha was performed here.
