Shri Mahavir Swami
Address
Post : Osiyan, District : Jodhpur 342303, Rajasthan
Nearest Railway Station: Osiyan Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jodhpur
How To Reach
Osiyaji railway station is on Jodhpur -Jaisalmer rail route. It is about 60 KM away from Jodhpur-Falodhi highway.
- Trust Name
Shree Mangalsinh Ratansinh Devni Pedhi Trust
Importance
The inscriptions on the ruins show that the style & artwork belongs to the 8th Century. The ‘Oshvansh’ lineage is said to have initiated here. This is the revered place of Osiyaji Mata ( Sachhiyaay Mata) – the KulDevi of all the Oswal community members. Also this is believed to be the place where Adhishtayak dev have emerged as ‘Nag Nagrani’ ( Snake God & Goddess) & blessed the devotees.On the pillars & walls of the Temple, attractive artwork has been done. Also the life events of Neminath Bhagwan & Abhishek of Mahaveer Bhagwan has been potrayed here very well.
Brief History
It is believed that the Town is contemporaneity to the times of Mahaveer Swami. The temple is said to have been built by Raja Utpalavdev & Pratishta was done by Acharya Ratnaprabhsuriji.
Prathishtha Date
8th Century