Rajarani Temple in the middle of well maintained gardens is located in Bhubaneswar. It is an 11th century Saiva temple. This temple was built using dull red and turbid yellow sandstone.
This temple is built on pnahcratha style on a raised platform with two structures; a central shrine with the curvilinear spire over its roof raising up to a height of 18 m and a viewing hall with a pyramidal roof.
At the entrance of the temple on either side there are round thick columns entwined by naga (snake). Other interesting sculptures are saiva dwarapalas on the entrance door jambs and sculpture of Lakulisa on the lintel of entrance above which is the architrave of Navagrahas.
The best preserved sculpture of the temple are the standing astadikpalas clad in diaphanous drapery on the central facade of the tower.
Scenes of marriage of Siva, Nataraja, Parvati are the cult images present in the temple. There are tall slender sophisticated nayikas gracing the walls of the sanctum depicted in various roles and moods. The scroll motifs are the foliages, creepers and vines.
This temple is built on pnahcratha style on a raised platform with two structures; a central shrine with the curvilinear spire over its roof raising up to a height of 18 m and a viewing hall with a pyramidal roof.
At the entrance of the temple on either side there are round thick columns entwined by naga (snake). Other interesting sculptures are saiva dwarapalas on the entrance door jambs and sculpture of Lakulisa on the lintel of entrance above which is the architrave of Navagrahas.
The best preserved sculpture of the temple are the standing astadikpalas clad in diaphanous drapery on the central facade of the tower.
Scenes of marriage of Siva, Nataraja, Parvati are the cult images present in the temple. There are tall slender sophisticated nayikas gracing the walls of the sanctum depicted in various roles and moods. The scroll motifs are the foliages, creepers and vines.
Beautiful temple and lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe carvings are a treat to the eye.
ReplyDeleteNow, this is one I really like. Wish I looked as good as the sculptures. They all have a bit of a wiggle in their steps :-) genie
ReplyDeleteAmazing temple .
ReplyDeletenice and cool details :)
ReplyDeleteMarvelous sculptural details! Beautiful capture on the temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architectures. Nice post!
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This temple is most interesting and somewhat different than many you've shown. I like the snakes winding about the door posts and also the diaphanous "drapery." :)
ReplyDeleteawesome shot
ReplyDeleteMasterful workmanship displayed here!
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Amazing architecture and carvings!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful carvings!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing carvings, that must take such skill.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures... love it.
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Yes, a magnificent piece of architecture and fine sculptures!
ReplyDeleteThis has a different look and feel from other temples you've posted..I hadn't seen that rounded shape before. But the carvings are as intricate and beautiful as they always are. I just marvel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful temple. The sratues and wall cavings are so exquisite. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful detail!
ReplyDeletebeautiful temple. the carvings are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly impressive. Never fail to be overwhelmed by the skill and intensity of work that have gone into buildings like this.
ReplyDeletethe nayikas are lovely
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing your world. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous temple! The statues and carvings are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! Such an interesting post! Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures
ReplyDeletewonderful that it is preserved. it gives home for people that they'd respect the past.
ReplyDeleteThis must be an unforgettable place to visit. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethat is a RIGHTEOUS structure!
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Very beautiful. Almost unbelievable to understand that human hands can make this.
ReplyDeleteThe craftmanship is amazing!
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe carvings in this temple are beautifully detailed. I like the first picture of the temple itself as well.
ReplyDeleteBhubaneshwar and Orissa have a charm about their temples and typically shaped!!
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Thank you all for appreciating this sculptural marvel.
ReplyDeleteAmazing carvings, Rajesh. I have been there...so enjoyed looking at them once again !! Superb..
ReplyDeleteThe sandstone gives the sculptures a real warmth. They are in remarkable condition considering the softness of the stone.
ReplyDeletein my hometown bhubaneswar is this lovely piece of architecture...well captured rajesh...would have loved a few more pics..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous I love temples and I would absolutely love to visit =)
ReplyDeleteI always am in awe with the architects of the past.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing photos :) Addedin my travel wishlist.
ReplyDeleteLovely you covered this, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteThis is another architectural wonder of the Temple City of Bhubaneswar.