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Adinath Temple




Adinath Temple is an ancient Jain temple situated at Dilwara in Sirohi District of Rajasthan.

Built around the 15th century, the temple enshrines a four-and-a- half-ton brass image of the teerthankar. Even though much of the building is unfinished, the carvings on it are exquisite. The one consecrated to Parshwanath has elaborate ceilings and jinas engraved in the outer walls. It is crowned by a high grey stone tower.

One among the Dilwara temples it is located 3km north-east of Mount Abu.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Sirohi
Location: Dilwara
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