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Mount Abu is located in the
south-western corner of Rajasthan. It is also one of the major
pilgrimage sites of India for both Hindu as well as Jain religions.
Besides the temples and sites of historical importance, Mt. Abu is
also rich in natural scenic beauties. According to the folklores,
Mt. Abu was also the home of many saints and sages in ancient times.
According to the legends, all the three hundred and thirty million
gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon used to visit this holy
mountain. For those who like Walking, Mount Abu has many delightful
walks. Nakki Lake, said to have been carved out by the gods with
their nails, is a favorite spot for boating. |
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Mount Abu was once a part of the
Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan and served as a summer resort for the
Rajput kings of the region. During the British rule in India, it
used to be the favorite summer destination of the British who came
here to escape the dusty, dry heat of the plains particularly
Rajasthan. Mount Abu used to be the home of many saints and sages in
the old times. This place is held in reverence by Jains as well
since Jain scriptures record that Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain
Tirthankar (spiritual leader), also visited Mount Abu and blessed
the city. |
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The festivals which are celebrated in
Mount Abu are:-
Summer Festival :- The
Summer Festival is held every year in the month of Aashadh (June).
The three-day festival is a feast of folk and classical music and a
window to the tribal life and culture of Rajasthan. The grand
finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks, which
adds to the tourist's delight.
Mahavira Jayanti :- The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira is
celebrated as Mahavira Jayanti. Jain pilgrims from all over
the country converge at the Dilwara temples for this most important
festival of Jainism.
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