Siddheshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar is located northwest of another famous temple the Mukteshwar Temple. This 10th century temple is built in Pancha Ratna style of classical Orissan temple architecture.
The temple tower is grouped by a row of miniature turrets, which is surmounted by four rampant lions.
The deity in the sanctum of the temple is Lord Shiva. On the external walls of the temple is an attractive idol of Lord Ganesh.
The Temple walls are decorated with lovely ornamental motifs There are wonderful sculptures and designs on the temple walls.
The temple tower is grouped by a row of miniature turrets, which is surmounted by four rampant lions.
The deity in the sanctum of the temple is Lord Shiva. On the external walls of the temple is an attractive idol of Lord Ganesh.
The Temple walls are decorated with lovely ornamental motifs There are wonderful sculptures and designs on the temple walls.
Great shots
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ReplyDeleteGreetngs, RW & SK
Gosh so nice, Wish I am free to travel
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome Ganesh!
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wow..beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome! It's so impressive, it's hard to believe this is man made!
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Another beautiful temple!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteah, india! impressive!
ReplyDeletebrilliant shots!
happy week ahead~
I love that bright red Lord Ganesh. I have a tiny souvenir statue of Him by my computer (sent me by my grandson when he was traveling in your country).
ReplyDeleteI like the sculpture of Lord Ganesh.
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What an incredible temple, Rajesh!! The carvings are amazing! Thanks for sharing, as always! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteStunning!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletethese temples are overly ornate. what type of architecture are these?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple, thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteDelicious pictures, I like this impressive temple!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful temple! The architecture is amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery intereting and different roof on this temple.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful history those temples contain.
ReplyDeleteThe red paint must be modern addition? Either way it looks so attractive!
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful photography and fascinating temple ~ carol, xxx
ReplyDeleteThe builders of these temples are poets in stone. It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful architecture.
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Nice shots of this beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of admiration for the architects of these amazing temples.
ReplyDeletethe external texture is SERIOUSLY cool.
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These photos are absolutely beautiful. I really like the detail you've captured.
ReplyDeleteAnother magnificent temple. I like the intricacy of its design. Loved the red Ganesh.
ReplyDeleteFascinating buildings, makes me wonder what the construction technique was.
ReplyDeleteamazing - love the red Ganesh and all the carving on the outside of the temple
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :) Loved lord Ganesha :)
ReplyDeleteGood to see this. When I am in bhubaneshwar I go there for a walk as it is close to my house.
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