India, Rajasthan, Mount Abu, Detail of intricately carved ceiling of Jain temple.

India, Rajasthan, Mount Abu, Interior of Jain temple with elaborately carved roof and supporting pillars framing female visitor.

Dilwara Temples. Vimal Vasahi Jain temple 1031 A.D. Detail of carved white marble central ceiling with central pendant tapered to form point like a lotus flower.

Dilwara Temple complex dating from 11th-13th century A.D. Detail of intricately carved and ornamented white marble ceiling and pillars.

Dilwara Temple complex dating from 11th-13th century A.D. Detail of intricately carved and ornamented white marble ceiling and supporting pillars.

Dilwara Temple complex dating from 11th-13th century A.D. Detail of intricately carved white marble ceiling and supporting pillars framing view to outside courtyard.

Dilwara Temples. Vimal Vasahi 1031 A.D. Visitors on raised platform below intricately carved white marble ceiling and supporting pillars .