Bhaskaresvara Temple in Bhubaneswar is located just 1 km away from another famous temple Rajarani Temple. It was built in the 12th century during reign of Ganga Dynasty rulers. This temple was built using sandstone.
The temple is facing towards west and Lord Shiva is the deity here. The temple is square in plan and and is built on a raised platform.
The temple architecture follows Kalinga Style construction and is decorated with beautiful architectural motifs. The roof of the temple is in the form multi-layered pyramid.
In all the 3 directions excluding the front on the external wall of the temple there are beautiful sculptures in a window like niche.
The temple is facing towards west and Lord Shiva is the deity here. The temple is square in plan and and is built on a raised platform.
In all the 3 directions excluding the front on the external wall of the temple there are beautiful sculptures in a window like niche.
33 comments:
Wonderful pictures and really nice temple with a park surrounding it .
Nice temple.
A lot of care went into building this temple. Looks very different from our structures.
Simply beautiful and marvelous temple! Neat architecture
Wonderful architecture.
Intricate carving in beautiful sandstone and the statue is fascinating.
Nice photos - I love the roof on this temple, it's exquisite.
Wonderful skies make a great backdrop for another incredible temple! Terrific capture as always, Rajesh! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!
Beautiful photos, wonderful Bhaskaresvara Temple!
Perfect serie for SWF!
Nice to see!
It looks like a piece of gem.
Very beautiful temple.
I really like the first shot with the bright green grass in the foreground!
Temple looks good... Nice clicks Rajesh :-)
Thank you for sharing many things about this temple through your words and photography.
Beautiful temple!
A marvelous place, wonderful photos!
What gorgeous architecture -- thanks for sharing!
Wonderful and interesting photos!
a majestic one
Intriguing layered roof line on this temple. And love the idea of niches to frame and protect the sculptures.
Interesting temple. I'd love to visit India one day.
Thank you for appreciating the wonderful temple.
Creative minds built that temple, but it is the figure that draws my attention today. Wonderful!
I have not been there. Would like to someday.
Putting a red robe on a sculpture is quite a feat!
Blue, Ruby, Yellow Window
Lovely photo op. Here are my shots if you care to check them out http://www.mariasspace.com/2013/08/my-day-at-bay.html
Beautiful photos!
Beautiful captures, the temple looks magnificent.
wonderful pictures and very beautiful temples
Nice captures... :-)
Happy to see this. This temple is hardly a kilometer and half from my bhubaneshwar house. These days they maintain the lawns well. ASI also does a good job in maintaining. Most of these temples have beautiful figurines and deities. Thanks for sharing this image.
Lovely pictures!!!
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