The remaining three fifteenth-century temples are less spectacular. Although the Adinath temple - not to be confused with Vimala Vasahi - which houses a four-and-a-half-ton brass image of the tirthankara, has some fine carving, much of it unfinished; the one consecrated to Parshvanath has ornate ceilings and jinas etched into the outer walls, and is topped by a high grey stone tower.

To get to Dilwara , you can charter a Jeep (Rs50), or take a place in a shared one (Rs4), from the main junction at the southeastern end of Mount Abu's polo ground. The walk up there is also pleasant, though many prefer to save their energies for the downhill walk back into town.

Dilwara temples 3km northeast of Mount Abu (daily noon-6pm; free; no leather, cameras, transistors, tape recorders, or menstruating women).  Back
 

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