Surya Temple Osian

The Surya Temple or Sun Temple in Osian is the oldest in the group of ancient-most temples in the town and one considers its impressive embrasure to be among the best temple embrasures in India. The temple, dedicated to the Sun God Surya, oozes out elegance, although more restrained in its treatment. The temple dates back to the tenth century. The temple has the resemblance to the Surya Temple at Ranakpur. A large idol of God Surya is placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The idol of Surya in the temple is a remarkable one. He stands erect in primitive tenseness. His face has lotus eyes, and mouth has inherited the compassion and gentleness of the Gupta god Vishnu, but his hair is bound in two long plaits. He is clad in a long tight tunic tied on the chest, his waist is bound by a belt and on his feet arc high boots.