Dilwara Temple
About
The
Jain Delwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from
Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These temples built by
Vastupal Tejpal[1][2] between the 11th and 13th centuries AD are world
famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble
temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. Some
consider them to be one of the most beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in
the world. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway, the
simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and
frugality. The temples are in the midst of a range of forested hills. A
high wall shrouds the temple complex.
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Although
the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan,
some believe that none come close to these in terms of architectural
perfection. The ornamental detail spreading over the minutely carved
ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvellous.
For the people who come to perform
puja here, there are facilities to bathe and get ready,which is
mandatory to perform puja to the idol. The facilities use passive solar
power to heat up the water for bathing and other things. Guided tour
hours for tourists are posted outside the temple.
Gurushikhar Peak
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Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It rises to an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters).[1] It is 15 km from Mount Abu and a road from there leads almost to the top of the mountain.[2] A cave at the summit contains a temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.[3]
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Guru Shikhar, a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters), is the highest point in Rajasthan. It is located at a distance of 15 km from Mount Abu. It has a commanding view of Abu and its surroundings. This peak is the home to the temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the peak is called Guru Shikhar after him as Guru Dattatreya had dignified this place and his footprints are sanctified here in a rock in a cave. Foot prints of swami Ramanath are also here who enshrined the statue in Raghnathji temple in Abu. Close to the shrine is a temple of Guru Dattatreya's mother which is too worth- seeing.
Nakki Lake
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It is a very ancient sacred Lake, according to the Hindu legend. It is called by this name because it was dug out from Nails (Nakh). One story is of dug by Gods to live in, for protection against the Bashkali rakshash (a wicked demon). While other is of Rasiya Balam (a sculpture of Dilwara Jain temple), who dug the lake, as the king told that whoever will dug the lake within one night I will marry my daughter to him. But later king's wife refused and he couldn't marry the king's daughter. Temple of Rasiya Balam and Kunwari Kanya (king's daughter)'s is located behind the Dilwara Jain temple.
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The lake is in length of about a half mile and in width about of a quarter of mile and 20 to 30 ft. deep towards the dam on the west. It is an important tourist attraction of Mount Abu. There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Toad rock is so called as it looks like a toad about to jump into the lake, from the side of the rock facing the lake. There are two ways to go up and down the rock; to climb the rocky hill side or to use the steps leading down to Nakki Lake. By the side of the lake there is a path leading to Sunset Point. It is forbidden to climb to Sunset Point due to dangerous bandits living around the path to Sunset Point. Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace are also on hills near the Lake. Boating in the lake and horse rides around the lake are available.
Toad Rock mount abu
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Located on Kootenay Lake, on Highway 31, in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, the land of the best bike roads you’ll ever have the joy to ride!! 3 out of the top 5 best bike roads in British Columbia are located at our doorsteps. We are 25 miles north of Nelson (population 10,000), which is on the southern tip of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake.
Kootenay Lake is 90 miles long and has terrific fishing for Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Boats and charters are available for rent nearby. The Balfour Ferry Terminal is 5 miles South of us; this is where you catch the 45 minute Kootenay Lake ferry (world’s longest free ferry ride) to connect you with the east side of Kootenay Lake. Riding around the lake makes an awesome day trip. Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is 4 miles North along Hwy 31, which is on your way to the town of Kaslo, a nice heritage town of about 1000 people.
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We are situated on 34-forested acres, with treed campsites throughout. There is a large “social pavilion” with a pool table, and music. The pavilion is a great place to meet other riders and swap stories or plan a ride together. Spring 2004 saw the completion of the washhouse, with hot showers, flush toilets, and laundry room.
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