Hymns in Marble
Places of Interest
Mt. Abu is the Rajasthan’s only hill
station that is a 1200m high plateau situated in the south of state, close to the Gujrat
border. It is a popular hot season
retreat from the plains of Rajasthan and Gujrat. This place has also got a famous
university known as the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University. A mostly Indian visitor
includes newly wedded couples who come for their honeymoons to enjoy the pleasant climate
and easy going pace. Although this place is not as cool as it used to be, due to increased
developments, construction of hotels. But this place has still retained its green charm.
Mt. Abu also has a number of noteworthy temples, particularly, the Dilwara group of Jain
temples, 5 km. away. This is a very important pilgrimage centre for Janis. This temple has
got excellent marble carvings, which are best among those found in Rajasthan. Also, like
many hill stations Mts. Abu has its own lake known as Nakki Lake. According to the
legends, Mt. Abut is as old as the Himalayas. Mt. Abu is a good place to simply wander
around at leisure. It is a hilly plateau about 22 km long and 6 km. wide.