Osian Same Day Tour From Jodhpur

Osian Same Day Tour From Jodhpur

Osian Same Day Tour From Jodhpur

Osian Same Day Tour From Jodhpur

Trip Length – One Day ( Timings :  08:00 am to 05:00pm Approx )

Inclusions – Comfortable air-conditioned Car, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, trained guide, bottled water and all taxes.

Osian is a beautiful village located near Jodhpur, and is mainly popular for its pilgrimage and historical value. Sketch India Journeys offers you an Osian Same Day Trip from Jodhpur Day Tour in which you will explore some of the most remarkable attractions of Osian.

08:00 AM – Pick up from Jodhpur

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Jodhpur, and we will start driving towards Osian in a comfortable car. The journey starts here.

Kali Temple

The Kali Temple is an ancient temple of the city, with its history dating back to eighth century AD. The temple is devoted to Hindu deity Kali, a sort of god Durga.

Sachiya Mata Temple

Sachiya Mata Temple of Osian is located on a hill, to the north-east of the Mahavira Temple. The temple, additionally known as Shri Osiya Mataji, is believed to be built in 1178 AD. This temple was designed by Upaldev, who was the brother of Raja Punj, the son of King ‘Bheemsain.’ This twelfth century temple is constructed at the place of the recent temple that was made in eighth century by Parmar King Upendre.

Surya temple

The origin of the Surya Temple of Osian, traces its history back to the tenth century AD. As its name suggests, the temple is devoted to the Sun God, Surya. The sanctum of the temple consists of the idol of Lord Surya, together with the idols of Lord Ganesha and goddess Durga.

Jain Mahavira Temple

The Mahavira Temple, dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the twenty fourth Jain Tirthankara, could be a major pilgrim’s journey for Jains of the region. The temple was made by Gurjara Pratihara King Vatsaraja in 783 AD. As per historic studies, the temple was built in the Saka period. One story related to the temple is that of deity Sachhiyay Mata who idolized Mahavir Hindu so deeply that she determined to make a temple in the honor of Mahavir swami.

Harihara Hindu temples

The 3 temples set in southern part of Osian are called Harihara Temples, dedicated to Lord Harihara (a union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu). 2 of the temples, were made within the eighth century AD and the third one was built in ninth century AD. Standing on immense plinths, the design of those temples is completely different and advanced, as compared to different temples of Osian. These temples have sculptures that are noted for their beauty.

Pipplala Temples

The history of the Pipplala Devi Temple traces back to the ninth century AD. It’s a tiny low temple as compared to the opposite Osian temples. The temple has balconies, together with an exterior mandap and a platform used for weddings and different rituals. The main attraction of this temple is columns that are nearly in ruins. The opposite feature of this temple complex is that the massive sabha mandap, an auditorium, that includes thirty pillars from the tenth century that are still standing these days.

Shri Mandore Bheruji

The temple of Shri Mandore Bheruji is found in Mandore Gardens, eight kilometer north of Jodhpur, lying on the way to Osian. The temple is generally visited by the Oswal community for seeking blessings when performing the ritual of Mundan (the tonsure) and Jat (Jay-ti or Jwar) rituals, at Osiya Mandir, Gora Bheruji or Kala Bheruji; it varies from family to family. Within the sanctum of temple, the idol of Gora Bheruji is in situ on the left side, Kala Bheruji is on the right side and Ganeshji is perked up within the middle. Besides Bheruji, the temple additionally homes the temple of thirty three crore gods.

With this, the Osian Same Day Trip from Jodhpur Day Tour ends here. You will be taken back to Jodhpur and will be dropped to your hotel. Trip to Jodhpur | Sketch India Journeys thanks you for being a wonderful guest.

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