Question

The famous Dilwara temples are situated in ___________.
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Rajasthan
C.Maharashtra
D.Madhya Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint: The temples are carved in marble and enshrine various Jain ‘Tirthankaras’. There are a total of five shrines and were constructed during the 11th and 13th centuries.

Complete Answer: The Dilwara temples are located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. It is constructed with Arasuri Hill’s white marble and is located 23 km from Mount Abu. These temples stand out as an outstanding example of Jain temple architecture. During the 11th and 13th centuries A.D., these temples had been constructed by the ministers of the Solanki rulers of Gujarat.
In total, there are five shrines, out of which four are architecturally significant. Each of the temples has a walled courtyard and in the centre of the courtyard is the shrine consisting of the image of the deity, Rishavdeva.
The first Jain Tirthankara is the Vimal Vasahi, dedicated to Adinath, is the oldest temple among all. It was built in the year 1031 A.D. by the minister of the then Solanki ruler of Gujarat, Vimal Shah. The special feature of this temple is the ceiling which is circular in shape and constructed in eleven carved concentric rings. The other Dilwara temples are Vastupala, Tejapala and Luna Vasahi named after the ministers of the then Vaghela ruler of Gujarat. It was built in 1230 A.D. and the interiors of the temple are covered with delicate carvings.
Let us examine the options –
Option A – The Dilwara temples are located in Mount Abu. It is a hill station and is not situated in Uttar Pradesh.
Option B – The Dilwara temples are located in Mount Abu, which is a hill station in the Aravalli range in Pindwara, Rajasthan.
Option C – The Dilwara is located in Mount Abu which is in Rajasthan and not in Maharashtra.
Option D – The Dilwara temple is situated in Mount Abu, which is a hill-station in Rajasthan. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: The Dilwara temples attract many tourists every year because of its delicate and astonishing piece of works. So to avoid confusion, you need to study the various Jain temples in India and where they are located.