Vimala Vasahi temple, Dilwara, Rajasthan

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Artist/Maker	Dayal, Lala Deen (Photographer)
Place of origin	India (Made)

This photograph illustrates the elaborately decorated marble interiors typical of Jain temples in western India. The carving on the pillars, ceilings, serpentine brackets and shrine are remarkably fine and represent a highpoint in Jain architecture. The Vimala Vasahi was built in 1031-2 and is one of five temples at Dilwara.

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Object type	Photograph
Title	Vimala Vasahi temple, Dilwara, Rajasthan
Brief description	Photograph of Dilwara Jain temple, Mount Abu, India, by Deen Dayal, c.1882-1886
Gallery label	This photograph illustrates the elaborately decorated marble interiors typical of Jain temples in western India. The carving on the pillars, ceilings, serpentine brackets and shrine are remarkably fine and represent a highpoint in Jain architecture. The Vimala Vasahi was built in 1031-2 and is one of five temples at Dilwara.
Summary	This photograph illustrates the elaborately decorated marble interiors typical of Jain temples in western India. The carving on the pillars, ceilings, serpentine brackets and shrine are remarkably fine and represent a highpoint in Jain architecture. The Vimala Vasahi was built in 1031-2 and is one of five temples at Dilwara.
Collection	South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number	1481-1910

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Record created	May 14, 2008
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O154630/vimala-vasahi-temple-dilwara-rajasthan-photograph-dayal-lala-deen/

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