Osian is a sleepy little hamlet lost in the Thar desert. It derives its name from the Oswal clan, believed to be Hindu Rajputs who converted to Jainism. Like the Oswals, Osian is a syncretic blend of Hinduism and Jainism with both communities worshiping freely at each others’ temples. Two beautiful temples –the Sachiya Mata temple and the Jain temple have collectively earned it the moniker of Khajuraho temple. #Blog story by @theartofbicycletrips. Read more about it. https://artofbicycletrips.com/blog/buried-under-the-sands-of-time-rediscovering-rajasthan-on-a-bicycle/ To share your work, message us. Hashtag #everydayrajasthan . . . . . . #cyclingtrips #rajasthan #rajputs #authentictravels #incredibleindia #travel #jodhpur #temples #jainism #everydayrajasthan #thardesert #cycling #archive #bikeholidays #cyclingholiday #architecture #carvings #artofvisuals #architecturephotography (at Osian, Jodhpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_eogkaHEHX/?igshid=15zhzezmsg8bd
