December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrated annually as one of the most important Jain festivals.
- Paryushan Parva – A significant 8-to-10-day festival for Jain devotees.
- Diwali – Marked as an auspicious period for prayers and temple visit.
How to Reach
Delhi to Shri Dilwara Temples (Mount Abu):
- By Air: Nearest airport is Udaipur Maharana Pratap Airport (Approx. 176 km from Mount Abu). Direct flights available from Delhi.
- By Train: Direct trains are available from Delhi to Abu Road Railway Station (approx. 28 km from Mount Abu).
- By Road: Distance approx. 760 km; travel by bus, taxi, or car via NH48.
Ahmedabad to Shri Dilwara Temples (Mount Abu):
- By Air: No direct flights (short distance). Best to travel by road or train.
- By Train: Direct trains available from Ahmedabad to Abu Road Railway Station.
- By Road: Distance approx. 225 km; taxis, buses, and private vehicles are easily available.
History of the Temple
The Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, built between the 11th and 13th centuries, are among the finest Jain temples in India, renowned for their stunning marble craftsmanship. Constructed by the Chalukya dynasty, the temples were designed by Jain ministers and craftsmen who excelled in intricate stone carving. The complex contains five temples — Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar, Parshvanatha, and Mahavir Swami Temple. Each temple is a masterpiece of marble architecture, pillars, ceilings, and domes carved with unmatched precision. These temples were built for spiritual devotion and reflect Jain values of purity, peace, and simplicity. The Dilwara Temples remain a major pilgrimage site and a globally admired architectural heritage location.
Main Poojas Performed
-
- Daily Darshan & Puja: Regular worship including idol veneration and mantra recitation
- Abhisheka: Ritual bathing of Tirthankara idols.
- Flower & Chandana Puja: Offering sandal paste and flowers.
- Evening Aarti: Devotional lamp offering.
Important Days and Times for Pooja
- Major Festival:
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Paryushan Parva
- Diwali (Jain)
- Daily Temple Timings
- Morning worship from around 6:00 AM
- evening aarti around 6:30 PM.
Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja
-
Men:
- Full-length trousers/dhoti, covered upper body.
- Saree or salwar-kameez with dupatta.
- No shorts, sleeveless clothing
- footwear and leather items prohibited.
Women:
Restrictions:
Official Websites
Rajasthan Tourism:
https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/
Temple Trust:
https://www.dilwarajaintemple.org/
Description
Important Days and Dates
- Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrated annually as one of the most important Jain festivals.
- Paryushan Parva – A significant 8-to-10-day festival for Jain devotees.
- Diwali – Marked as an auspicious period for prayers and temple visit.
How to Reach
Delhi to Shri Dilwara Temples (Mount Abu):
- By Air: Nearest airport is Udaipur Maharana Pratap Airport (Approx. 176 km from Mount Abu). Direct flights available from Delhi.
- By Train: Direct trains are available from Delhi to Abu Road Railway Station (approx. 28 km from Mount Abu).
- By Road: Distance approx. 760 km; travel by bus, taxi, or car via NH48.
Ahmedabad to Shri Dilwara Temples (Mount Abu):
- By Air: No direct flights (short distance). Best to travel by road or train.
- By Train: Direct trains available from Ahmedabad to Abu Road Railway Station.
- By Road: Distance approx. 225 km; taxis, buses, and private vehicles are easily available.
History of the Temple
The Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, built between the 11th and 13th centuries, are among the finest Jain temples in India, renowned for their stunning marble craftsmanship. Constructed by the Chalukya dynasty, the temples were designed by Jain ministers and craftsmen who excelled in intricate stone carving. The complex contains five temples — Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar, Parshvanatha, and Mahavir Swami Temple. Each temple is a masterpiece of marble architecture, pillars, ceilings, and domes carved with unmatched precision. These temples were built for spiritual devotion and reflect Jain values of purity, peace, and simplicity. The Dilwara Temples remain a major pilgrimage site and a globally admired architectural heritage location.
Main Poojas Performed
-
- Daily Darshan & Puja: Regular worship including idol veneration and mantra recitation
- Abhisheka: Ritual bathing of Tirthankara idols.
- Flower & Chandana Puja: Offering sandal paste and flowers.
- Evening Aarti: Devotional lamp offering.
Important Days and Times for Pooja
- Major Festival:
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Paryushan Parva
- Diwali (Jain)
- Daily Temple Timings
- Morning worship from around 6:00 AM
- evening aarti around 6:30 PM.
Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja
-
Men:
- Full-length trousers/dhoti, covered upper body.
- Saree or salwar-kameez with dupatta.
- No shorts, sleeveless clothing
- footwear and leather items prohibited.
Women:
Restrictions:
Official Websites
Rajasthan Tourism:
https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/
Temple Trust:
https://www.dilwarajaintemple.org/
