What does the name Dilwara mean?

Question

Dilwara is the name of a girl that I know

Answer 1

A place in India

Answer 2

It is the name of a series of temples in India built by the Jains. They are a religious pilgrimage destination and are renowned for their beauty.

"The Jain Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples dating back from the 11th to the 13th century AD are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are the sacred pilgrimage of the Jains. They are an overwhelming blend of simple beauty and exquisite elegance. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway. The simplicity in architecture verily reminds one that Jainism has always encouraged honesty and frugality. The temples reside amidst mesmerizing surroundings of mango trees and wooded hills. A high wall, shimmering luminous in the sunlight, shrouds the temple complex. Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan, none come close to these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous and has to be seen to be believed." -Wiki

Answer 3

In India, Mount Abu.. Dilwara is group of temples amongst the sacred pilgrimage site for the followers of Jain community. However, it means "dream in marble"

Answer 4

Dilwara-derived from dil, meaning tem­ple-is the land of temples.

Answer 5

Dilwara Temples
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The Jain Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples dating back from the 11th to the 13th century AD are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are the sacred pilgrimage of the Jains. They are an overwhelming blend of simple beauty and exquisite elegance. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway. The simplicity in architecture verily reminds one that Jainism has always encouraged honesty and frugality. The temples reside amidst mesmerizing surroundings of mango trees and wooded hills. A high wall, shimmering luminous in the sunlight, shrouds the temple complex.


Dilwara TemplesAlthough the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan, none come close to these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous and has to be seen to be believed.

For the people who come to perform pooja here, there are facilities to take bath and get ready. The facilities use solar power to heat up the water for bath and other usage. There are guided tour hours for tourists which are posted outside the temple. You might see occasional monkeys looking for food outside the temple area.


[edit] Five Unique Temples of Dilwara
There are 5 temples in all, each with its own unique identity. Each is named after the small village in which it is located. These are:

Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adi Nathji temple)dedicated to frist Jain Tirthankar lord Rishabh.
Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple)dedicated to 22nd Jain Tirthankar lord Neminatha.
Pithalhar (Shri Rishabh Devji temple)dedicated to frist Jain Tirthankar lord Rishabh.
Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshav Nathji temple)dedicated to 23rd Jain Tirthankar lord Parshva.
Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple)dedicated to last Jain Tirthankar lord Mahavir.

The most famous of these are the Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temple.

Vimal Vasahi Temple This temple carved entirely out of white marble was built in 1021 by Vimal Shah, a minister of Bhimidev I, the Solanki Maharaja of Gujarat. The temple is dedicated to the 1st Jain Tirthankara (teacher or guide), Adi Nath. The temple stands in an open courtyard surrounded by a corridor, which has numerous cells containing smaller idols of the Tiranthakaras. The richly carved corridors, pillars, arches, and 'mandaps' or porticoes of the temple are simply amazing. The ceilings feature engraved designs of lotus-buds, petals, flowers and scenes from Jain and Hindu mythology.

The Rang mandap is a grand hall supported by 12 decorated pillars and nicely carved out arches with a breathtaking central dome. On the pillars are carved female figurines playing musical instruments and 16 Vidhyadevis, or the goddesses of knowledge, each one holding her own symbol.

The Navchowki is a collection of nine rectangular ceilings, each one containing beautiful carvings of different designs supported on ornate pillars. The Gudh mandap is a simple hall once you step inside its heavily decorated doorway. Installed here is the idol of Adi Nath or Lord Rishabdev, as he is also known. The mandap is meant for 'Arti' to the deity. The Hastishala (Elephant Cell) was constructed by Prithvipal, a descendant of Vimal Shah in 1147-49 and features a row of elephants in sculpture.

Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple) The Luna Vashi temple is dedicated to the 22nd Jain [[[Tirthankar]] Shri Neminathaji. This magnificent temple was built in 1230 by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal - both ministers of a Virdhaval, the Vaghela ruler of Gujarat. The temple built in memory of their late brother Luna was designed after the Vimal Vashi temple. The main hall or Rang mandap features a central dome from which hangs a big ornamental pendent featuring elaborate carving. Arranged in a circular band are 72 figures of Tirthankars in sitting posture and just below this band are 360 small figures of Jain monks in another circular band. The Hathishala or elephant cell features 10 beautiful marble elephants neatly polished and realistically modelled.

The Navchowki features some of the most magnificent and delicate marble stone cutting work of the temple. Each of the nine ceilings here seems to exceed the others in beauty and grace. The Gudh mandap features a black marble idol of the 22nd Jain Tirthankar Neminatha. The Kirthi Stambha is a big black stone pillar that stands on the left side of the temple. The pillar was constructed by Maharana Kumbha of Mewar. The remaining three temples of Dilwara are smaller but just as elegant as the other two.

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