Mahavira Jain temple - Osian
Mahavir Jain temple Osian Taluk, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan state, India. The temple is visited by both Hindus and Jains.
History of Mahavira Jain temple Osian
This Temple was built by King Vatsaraja of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty in 783 AD and was renovated in 956 AD during the period of Aacharya Ratna Prabhasuri. There is an inscription stone found at Sachiya Mata temple regarding the construction and renovation of this temple. Though the early construction of this temple was done in the 8th century, there are additional structures added during the renovation in the 10th and the 12th century. There is an ‘Ornate gateway’ believed to be constructed in 1015. It is believed there were 100 Jain temples at Osian, which came to an end in 1195 during Mohammad Ghori attacks.
Architecture of Mahavira Jain temple Osian
The temple is dedicated to Mahavir, a Jain tirthankara of Svetambara set. In the Garbhargriha, a large idol of Lord Mahavir can be seen in Padmasana posture. On the walls carvings of Tirthankara, Saraswathi with veena, Yaksha-yakshini are seen. Ornate carvings of lotus Creeper and buds along with yogi with meditative position are seen. On the eastern side of the temple complex idols of Mahavir and Parshvanatha are seen, on the other three sides (North, West and South) carvings of Neminath’s life is seen.
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Entry Fees
No Entry Fees
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Timings
Monday to Sunday – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Best time to visit Mahavira Jain temple Osian
October to March,
Crowded during Mahavir Jayanti, festival time of Jains
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Website
There is no official website
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Email
No official email address
Minimum time required to see Mahavira Jain temple Osian
30 min – 1 hour
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Phone Number
No Contact Number
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Address
Ramdevra,
Osian, Rajasthan 342303
Mahavira Jain temple Osian Accommodation
There is no accommodation inside Mahavira Jain temple. there are lot of hostels guesthouses, apartments, tents and cottages available just a few kilometers away from the temple
However if you are looking for Royal Accomodation (Heritage Properties) you can check – Heritage
Mahavira Jain temple – Osian Distance
From Jodhpur City – 70 kilometres
From Ajmer- 221 kilometres
From Jaipur – 358 kilometres
From Udaipur – 317 kilometres
From Sirohi – 246 kilometres
Places to Visit Near Mahavira Jain temple – Osian
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Sachiya Mata Temple
Kaylana lake
Rao Jodha desert Rock Park
Chamunda Mata temple
Balsamand lake
Clock Tower
How to reach Sachiya Mata Temple
RSRTC (Bus)
Direct buses to Jodhpur are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Sirohi and Jaisalmer.
On Reaching Jodhpur City you can take Government Buses or Taxi to the Mahavira Jain temple – Osian which is 70 kilometres.
ISRTC(Train)
The city is well connected from all sides, you can take Bus or taxi from Jodhpur Junction railway station. it is is 60 kilometres from here, or you can take a train to Osiyan railway station, direct trains are available from Jodhpur Junction railway station.
From Osiyan railway station the temple is at a distance of 1.5 Kms , you can walk or take a auto
Air
Nearest Jodhpur International Airport (International / Domestic Airport) is 67 kilometres from Mahavira Jain temple – Osian. Drive-time approximately 1 Hour 20 Min – 2 Hours
Bike / Car
Jodhpur – Narwa – Tiwari – Osiyan – Mahavira Jain temple
NOTE – Information mentioned above is completely based the information that i received from the tourist guide