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With which religion are the Dilwara temples associated ?1. Buddhism2. Jainism3. Hinduism & Jainism4. Hinduism

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Jainism

The correct answer is Jainism.

 

  • The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are a group of svetambara Jain temples located about 2+1⁄2 kilometers from the Mount Abu settlement in Sirohi District, Rajasthan's only hill station.
    • Dilwara temples are associated with the Jainism religion.
  • The earliest were built by Vimal Shah and supposedly designed or at least financed by Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka.
  • They date between the 11th and 16th centuries, forming some of the most famous monuments in the style of Māru-Gurjara architecture, famous for their use of very pure white marble and intricate marble carvings.
  • They are managed by Seth Shri Kalyanji Anandji, Sirohi and are a pilgrimage place for Jains, and a significant general tourist attraction.
  • Although Jains built many temples at other places in Rajasthan, the Dilwara temples are believed to be the most impressive.

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  • Jain architecture developed largely as an offshoot of Hindu and Buddhist styles.
    • It cannot be accredited with a style of its own. Compared to the number of Hindu temples in India, Jain temples are few and spaced out.
    • The regional styles of Jain temple architecture are easily distinguishable in different parts of the country.
  • Early Jain temple architecture was mostly rock-cut and bricks were hardly used. In later years, however, brick temples were constructed on a large scale.
    • At the same time, they also deviated from Hindu and Buddhist sites to build on their own.
  • The majority of Jain temples in India consist of three core building elements:
    • Image chamber Garbhagriha
    • Hall Mandapa
    • Porch


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