Introduction

 From 10th
through 16th
centuries, Jain
Ministers
employed in
Rajput courts
used their wealth
to build a set of
five temples at
Mt. Abu,
Rajasthan
170kms north of
Ahmendabad.
Five Unique temples of
Dilwara
1. Vimal Vasahi temple
2. Luna Vasahi temple
3. Pithalhar temple
4. Parshvanath temple
5. Mahaveer Swami temple

The most famous of the Dilwara temples

are the Vimal Vasahi temple dedicated to
Adinathji the 1st Tirthankar of the Jains
and Luna Vasahi temple dedicated to the
22nd Tirthankar Neminathji.
Five temples in Dilwara
Luna Vasahi temple - Introduction

 Dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara

Neminatha.
 This magnificent temple was built in 1230 by two
Porwad brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal - both
ministers of a Virdhaval, the Vaghela ruler of
Gujarat.
 Built in memory of their late brother Luna
 Designed after the Vimal Vasahi temple.
Luna Vasahi temple - Plan
Garbhagriha

Gudhamandapa

Mukhamandapa

Rangamandapa
Garbhagriha
Gudhamandapa
Mukhamandapa
Rangamandapa