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Give me chronology of temples built in delwara
Quick Answer
The main Dilwara temples at Mount Abu were built in this chronological order: Vimal Vasahi by Vimal Shah in 1031 CE, Luna Vasahi by Vastupala and Tejpal around 1230-1231 CE, followed by the Pittalhar temple, Parshvanatha temple (Khartar Vasahi) around 1458-59 CE, and the Mahavira Swami temple in 1582 CE.
Detailed Answer
The Dilwara Jain temples on Mount Abu represent a significant heritage of Jain religious architecture built over several centuries by different patrons. The earliest and most famous among them is the Vimal Vasahi temple, constructed in 1031 CE by Vimal Shah, a minister of the Solanki (Chaulukya) dynasty. This temple is dedicated to Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara.
About two centuries later, the Luna Vasahi temple was built around 1230-1231 CE by the brothers Vastupala and Tejpal, who were ministers of the Vaghela dynasty. This temple is dedicated to Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara, and is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship.
Subsequently, the Pittalhar temple was constructed by Bhima Shah, also dedicated to Rishabhanatha, though the exact date is less precisely known. Following this, the Parshvanatha temple, also known as Khartar Vasahi, was built circa 1458-59 CE. The last major temple in the group is the Mahavira Swami temple, erected in 1582 CE, dedicated to Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
Together, these temples form a remarkable complex reflecting Jain devotion and artistic excellence spanning from the 11th to the 16th century.
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