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Osian Temple Complex
Osian, Rajasthan
8th-11th Century CE
Cluster of 18 Hindu and Jain temples in the Thar Desert, known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Rajput
- Style
- Maru-Gurjara
- Primary Deity
- Sachiya Mata, Mahavira
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Khajuraho of Rajasthan. 18 temples in desert. Maru-Gurjara architecture
Architectural Features
18 templesDesert settingSachiya Mata shrineJain temples