GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are five Hindu Temples constructed here between 11th and 13 Century A.D. known as Dilwara Temples is situated in which state?
A
Rajasthan
B
Punjab
C
Gujarat
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Dilwara Temple is located on Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Dilwara Temples are a group of Shwetambar Jain temples . They were built during the 11th and 13th centuries and are a famous pilgrimage centre for Jains.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mountain is home to several Hindu temples, including the Adhar Devi Temple (also known as Arbuda Devi Temple), carved out of the solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop the Guru Shikhar peak; and the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple (1412).

Detailed explanation-3: -Five Amazing Temples of Dilwara Shri Mahaveer Swami Temple – This Jain temple is devoted to Lord Mahaveer the 24th Tirthankara of Jain’s. It was built in 1582. This is a small temple relative to other Jain temples. Its walls have marvelous work of craftsmanship of Sirohi painted pictures of the porch.

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