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HINDU ARCHITECTURE OF RAJPUTANA

Temples at Osian, Rajasthan

Harihara temple

Sun temples at Osian

Sachiya Mata

temple

A MAJOR NUMBER OF SHRINES WERE DEVESTADED WITH THE RAVAGES OF TIME

Mahavira temple

AMONGST THEM, THE FOLLOWING HOLD PRIME IMPORTANCE

+ SURYA/ SUN TEMPLE

+ HARIHARA TEMPLE

+ SACHIYA MATA TEMPLE

+ MAHAVIRA TEMPLE

PLAN AND VIEW OF THE SURYA TEMPLE

1. GARBAGRIHA

2. MANTAPA

+SITUATED NEAR JODHPUR, OSIAN WAS A MAJOR RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL CENTRE OF THE MEWAR KINGDOM

+IT WAS FOUNDED BY A RAJPUT PRINCE OF THE PRATIHARA DYNASTY, CALLED UTPALADEVA

+IT WAS PREVIOUSLY CALLED UKESHA/ UPKESHAPUR

OSIAN, RAJASTHAN

KAUSTUBH KULKARNI

GAUTAM KULHALLI

NAKUL RAJU

MRITUNJAY PANDEY

+ In the Surya temple, the shikhara, instead of being a slender tapering form, acquires more body and rises up in a single, more confident curve towards a disc-like kalasha stone capping the apex.

+ The mantapa is equally dignified. It emerges as a rectangular hall with its flat roof held up over rows of stately square columns rising up from a substantial plinth.

Surya temples at Osian, Rajasthan

SURYA TEMPLE AT OSIAN

SURYA TEMPLE, OSIAN

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+ The slenderness of the columns of the entrance portico, which rise up straight from ground level, is emphasized by vertical flutings on their circular shafts.

+ This temple shows the north Indian style - a high tower called a shikhara, and an open porch for visitors to the temple, called a mandapa. North Indian temples also had a high porch, like earlier Etruscan and Roman temples

Origin : 10th century.

The structure of the temple is often compared with the Sun Temple at Ranakpur.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Surya or Sun God.

The sanctum comprises the idol of Lord Surya.

Idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Durga present in the main halls.

The initial Surya Temple dates back to the 8th century and it was later merged into the complex of Sachiya Mata Temple.

+ Initial structure of Sachiya Mata temple was built in the 8th century.

+ Completed during the 12th century.

+ Sachiya Temple is dedicated to Sachi Mata, Wife of Lord Indra (Rain God), Goddess Sachi is also known as Indrani.

+ The temple complex has two other shrines that are dedicated to Chandi Devi and Amba Mata respectively.

+ Built in many phases, Sachiya Mata Temple can be entered through a series sculpted arches. 

+ The interiors of the temple are decorated with beautiful images and sculptures of deities from the Hindu pantheon.

+ In the north, a sculpture of Varaha (Incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Boar) embellishes the site, whereas an image of Lakshmi-Vishnu is visible in the east.

+ A stone slab crammed with sculptures, emerging from the wall, can be traced in the west. This ancient temple is a perfect example of the medieval architecture.

Sachiya Mata Temple

HARIHARA TEMPLE

HARIHARA

TEMPLE

HARIHARA TEMPLE

+ The city of Osian also boasts of three Harihara temples. Dedicated to Lord Harihara (A union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu).

+ These temples are built on a raised platform.

+ In the 8th century, the first two temples took their shape, whereas the third temple was built in the 9th century.

+ All the temples are resplendent with sculptures.

+ The architecture of these temples is a little different and advanced as compared to the other temples of Osian.

Sachiya Mata Temple

+ The Jain Temple was built by Pratihara King Vatsa in 783 A.D. + + Dedicated to Lord Mahavira.

+ The main door is carved with an impression of young maidens on

it.

+ Intricately carved pillars adorn the site of the main porch.

+ The main shrine is situated on a high platform made of sandstone. The sanctum encompasses the idol of Lord Mahavira. In the hall, three balconies make the sanctum well ventilated. 

MAHAVIRA TEMPLE AT OSIAN

MAHAVIR TEMPLE AT OSIAN

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