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At a height, some 1220 metres above mean sea level, in the lap of Mount Abu is situated the Delvada Tirtha, which is famous as a tirtha of renown, not only in India but in the whole world. The art and architecture carved in the temple over here, enraptures and captivates equally the residents of India. and abroad both. There is no temple in the whole of India which can be equal to the architectural beauty of Vimalavasahi. Three great Jainas are associated with the construction of these temples. They are Vimalashah, Vastupal and Tejapal. The Mantri of King Bhimadev of Gujarat, Shri Vimalashah got constructed these temples at a total cost of Rs. 18 crores and 53 lakhs. The temple, renowned as Vimalavashi in the whole world, continued also to be repaired and renovated. No words can possibly describe the delicacy, subtlety and nicety of the sculpture work of the ceilings of the temples, their domes, doors, pillars, arched gates, and walls; it captivates the eyes and heart and creates an experience of divinity in us. Just in front of this Vastupal-Tejpal got constructed, at an expense of thirteen crores and Fifty five lakh rupees, the temple complex known as Lunavasahi and got its ceremonious inauguration performed at the hands of Shri Vijayasenasurishvaraji. Both the brothers were heoric and liberal. Vastupal was a poet. Awe-inspiring indeed is the loveliness of the delicate engraving and architecture that oozes out. The life of Shri Krishna, dancing girls, groups of singing girls and the images in the porticos of Derani-Jethani are some peculiar traits over here. There are also Pitalhar, Shri Mahavir Bhagavan and Kharataravasahi temples. According to the Jaina scriptures, this is an old important tirtha.
