There are five temples in Dilwara. Vimal Vasahi
(Shri Adi Nathji temple) Luna Vasahi (Shri Nemi Nathji temple) Pithalhar
(Shri Rishabh Deoji temple) Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshav Nathji
temple) Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple.
Main among them are.
Shri Adi Nathji Temple: This temple carved entirely out of
white marble was built in 1021 AD by Vimal Shah, a minister of Raja
Bhimdeo. The temple is dedicated to the 1st Jain Tirthankara (teacher
or guide) Adi Nath.
The temple stands in an open courtyard surrounded by a corridor,
which has numerous cells containing smaller idols of the Tiranthakaras.
The richly carved corridors, pillars, arches, and 'mandaps' or porticoes
of the temple are simply amazing. The ceilings feature engraved
designs of lotus-buds, petals, flowers and scenes from Jain and
Hindu mythology. The Rang mandap is a grand hall supported by 12
decorated pillars and nicely carved out arches with a breathtaking
central dome. On the pillars are carved female figurines playing
musical instruments and 16 Vidhyadevis or the goddesses of knowledge
each one holding her own symbol.
The Navchowki is a collection of nine rectangular ceilings, each
one containing beautiful carvings of different designs supported
on ornate pillars. The Gudh mandap is a simple hall once you step
inside its heavily decorated doorway. Installed here is the idol
of Adi Nath or Lord Rishabdev, as he is also known. The mandap is
meant for 'Arti' to the deity. The Hastishala (Elephant Cell) was
constructed by Prithvipal, a descendant of Vimal Shah in 1147-49
A.D and features a row of elephants in sculpture.
The Luna Vashi Temple: is dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara
Shri Nemi

Nathji. This magnificent temple was built in 1230 AD by two brothers
- Vastupal and Tejpal - both ministers of a local ruler. The temple
built in memory of their late brother Luna was designed after the
Vimal Vashi temple. The main hall or Rang mandap features a central
dome from which hangs a big ornamental pendent featuring elaborate
carving. Arranged in a circular band are 72 figures of Tirthankaras
in sitting posture and just below this band are 360 small figures
of Jain monks in another circular band. The Hathishala or elephant
cell features 10 beautiful marble elephants neatly polished and
realistically modelled. The Navchowki features some of the most
magnificent and delicate marble stone cutting work of the temple.
Each of the nine ceilings here seems to exceed the others in beauty
and grace. The Gudh mandap features a black marble idol of the 22nd
Jain Tirthankara Neminath. The Kirthi Stambha is a big black stone
pillar that stands on the left side of the temple. The pillar was
constructed by Maharana Kumbha of Mewar.