Osian Jodhpur

 

Osian is located 32 miles (about 51.2 km) northwest of Jodhpur city of Rajasthan. Beautiful works of architecture are found here from the 9th century to the 12th century AD. The temples of Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, Brahma, Ardhanarishwara, Harihar, Navagraha, Krishna, and Mahishmardini Devi, etc. are notable among the ancient temples.

other names

Local ancient records indicate that many of the names of the Osian were prevalent till the middle ages, which are 'Ukesh', 'Upkesh', 'Akesh' etc. Legend has it that in ancient times it was also called 'Melpurpattan' and 'Navneri'. The original place of the 'Oswal' Jains is the Osians.

Scenic Spots

A 'Mahamaru style' of temple architecture was developed in Rajasthan from the eighth to the tenth century. This style has given hundreds of beautiful temples and temples to the Jain and Vaishnava traditions. The Jain temples of Osian are also living proofs of this style. Osian has many other temples besides the main Jain temple of Lord Mahavira, notable among them are Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, Brahma, Ardhanarishwara, Harihar, Navagraha, Dikpal, Shri Krishna, Pippalad Mata, and Sachia Mata. The architecture of these temples, the excavation of the stone, and the construction of the statue, each item is worth visiting. Hire a cab service in osian to go to the best tourist spots in osian.

Gupta Craft

There is a considerable influence of Gupta art and architecture on the art of Osian. Inside the village is a beautiful temple of Jain Tirthankara Mahavir, which was built by Vatsaraja (770-800 AD). It is located within the park. Its arch is very magnificent and the pillars have statues of Tirthankaras. This article is engraved in one place 'Samvat 1075 Ashadh Sudi 10 Adityavar Swatinakshatre' and a citation of Vikram Samvat 1013 is also carved on a rock, which shows that this temple was built during the time of Pratihara Naresh Vatsaraja and 1013 V. No. Its pavilion was built-in.

Another temple on the adjacent hill is seen surrounded by a huge perkote. It is related to 'Sachia Devi' or 'Sachikadevi' of inscriptions, which is a form of Mahishmardini Devi. It is also a Jain temple. An article on the statue 1234 v. No. It also has a clear connection with Jainism. During this period worship of this goddess was also prevalent elsewhere in the Jain sect of Rajasthan. A debate on this subject related to the city of Osian is mentioned in the Jain text 'Upkesh Gachha Pattavali'. There are many small and big temples near this temple. Outside the Sun Temple to its right are sculptures of Ardhanarishvara Shiva, Vanshvadak, and Govardhan Krishna idols on the roof of the assembly hall. This statue of Govardhan-Leela can be considered a unique work of Rajasthani art. Book taxi in osian to go to Gupta Craft.

Idols

There are many ancient temples on both sides of the road from Osian to Jodhpur. Among them, the statues of Trivikramupri Vishnu, Narsingh, and Harihar are particularly notable. There are also many idols related to Krishna-Leela. 

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