Jain temple architecture is characterizes by its profusion of sculpting. The stone is moulded, chiseled, scooped out and developed so that each grain becomes a part of the grand design. Nor are patterns always repeated… There are architectural embellishment of such amazing fluidity that is impossible to disassociate architecture from sculpture.

Mount Abu has some of the most famous Jain temples in India. These artistically carved temples built between the 11th and 13th century are dedicated to the Jain tirthankaras. This complex of four temples has marvelously carved pillars, cellings, architraves, door casings and exquisite sculptures on porticos.

Both the fineness and enormity of the carvings leaves the visitor spellbound. Just one temple, the Vimal Vasahi is said to have taken 14 years to make with the combined efforts of 1200 laborers and 1500 stonemasons.