Mount Abu's chief claims to fame are the Jain temple architecture at Dilwara, sbraut 5 km from Nakki lake. Dilwara temples are one of the finest Jain temples and many even comader them architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal, Built between 11th and 19th century, the most outstanding feature is its exquisite carvings in marble. The two temples, Vimila Vasshi and Luna Vasahi, are singled out by experts as superb examples of architecture
The architecture is marked by carvings that are not just aesthetically beautiful in form but are often presented in a highly poetic context. For example, one of the marble. nayikas is depicted as having just emerged from her bath. The most outstanding festure of Jain temple architecture is its carvings and that is understatement. The pillars. ceilings, walls and floor of Jain temples are made of marble and rock. The architecture work is shown in marbles and rocks too. This is the reason why the temples in Mount Abu and Raunakpur are said to be the finest Jain temples in the world