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Shri Osiya Mataji Jodhpur

Maa Jagat Bhawani Shri Sachchiyay Mataji also called Shri Osiya Mataji is kuldevi of Oswals and many others. Chamunda Devi in Upkeshpur, the present day Osian. The temple witnessed a mass killing of buffaloes to please the Goddess. Jain Acharya Shri Ratna Prabh Suri saw to it that no animal was harmed in his presence and put a complete ban on animal slaughter. Initially angered at such disservice, the Goddess later realized the power in Acharya’s decision and began to accept Prasad and lapsi as offerings. Seeing the transformation, Acharya named her Sachiya.

The complex that we see today is a temple built in the 8th century by Parmar King Upmendre in commemoration of his Kuldevi. It was later renovated in the 12-th century and has since remained unaltered.

This archaeologically brilliant temple resides on the western outskirts of Osian and stands within a walled enclosure. The main temple comprises of 7 smaller complexes, 4 of which are located on the eastern side and the other 3 on the western.

The entrance of the temple is formed by a string of beautifully sculpted and whimsically decorated arches. A long flight of stairs takes one to the fore-chamber, which enshrines the idol of Sachiya Mata along with the images of other Hindu deities. Before the pavilion and beyond the gateway are many sandstone statues of different incarnations of Goddess Durga. These were excavated by archaeologists and installed within the temple.

Within the temple are 2 smaller temples dedicated to Goddess Amba Mata and Chandi, along with a sculpture of Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.