Jain Temple, Osian

The beauty of the Jain temples is appreciated worldwide. Standing out in beauty, the Jain temple in Osian town is a marvelous piece of architecture. Osian is a small village dedicated to many ancient temples. Once it was one of the revered pilgrimages for Hindus and Jains. It boasts of overwhelming temples whose foundations were laid between the 8th and 12th century.

Get a glimpse of the beautiful Jain temple in Osian and get acquainted with the rituals performed there. The temple is located in the western side of the town. The shrine houses a 32 inches tall idol of Lord Mahavira Swami. He is seated in padmasana posture. It is said that the king Utpaldev constructed this temple and the divine idol was placed inside the shrine by Acharya Ratnapradhasurishvarji. The temple was renovated from time to time.