Osian temples

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The Osian temples are an ancient complex of intricately carved Hindu and Jain temples in Rajasthan, India, renowned for their early medieval architecture and historical significance as a major religious and trading center.

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instanceOf Hindu temple
Jain temple
archaeological site
temple complex
access road connection from Jodhpur
architecturalFeature mandapa
shikhara
torana
architecturalStyle Nagara style
builtDuring 10th century
8th century
9th century
contains Mahavira Jain Temple, Osian
Sachiya Mata Temple
Sun Temple, Osian
linked to: Sun Temple
country India
culturalSignificance example of early western Indian temple architecture
important site for Marwar region history
dedicatedTo Durga
linked to: Goddess Durga

Mahavira
Shiva
Surya
Vishnu
era early medieval period
governingBody Archaeological Survey of India
hasFeature carved ceilings
elaborate iconography
sculpted pillars
heritageStatus protected monument
historicalRole important trading hub
major caravan stop
major pilgrimage center
knownFor early medieval temple architecture
historical significance as religious center
historical significance as trading center
intricate stone carvings
locatedIn Jodhpur district
Osian
Rajasthan
materialUsed sandstone
nearbyCity Jodhpur
periodOfConstruction Gupta post-classical period
region Thar Desert
religion Hinduism
Jainism
stateParty Government of Rajasthan
tourismType heritage tourism
religious tourism

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Jodhpur district hasHeritageSite Osian temples
Jodhpur division hasHistoricSite Osian temples