Brahmeswara Temple in Bhubaneshwar is one of the earliest temples of the city built during the period of Somvasi Kingdom. The late 9th century temple as per the inscriptions that were originally available in the temple.
The temple complex has central main temple and sub shrines in the four corners with tall towers. The temple is built in Kalinga style of architecture which has two interconnected structures of assembly hall and main sanctum.
The front structure of assembly hall is beautifully carved pyramidal roofs. The carvings over the door frame contain beautiful flower designs as well as flying figures and there are images of the eight directional Guardian Deities.
The main sanctum has towering structure with beautiful carvings on it including lion head motif in the four corners of the tower.
The temple built using red sandstone is an architectural marvel and has exceptional carvings on its walls. There are quite a number of beautiful carvings musicians and dancers.
The temple complex has central main temple and sub shrines in the four corners with tall towers. The temple is built in Kalinga style of architecture which has two interconnected structures of assembly hall and main sanctum.
The front structure of assembly hall is beautifully carved pyramidal roofs. The carvings over the door frame contain beautiful flower designs as well as flying figures and there are images of the eight directional Guardian Deities.
The main sanctum has towering structure with beautiful carvings on it including lion head motif in the four corners of the tower.
The temple built using red sandstone is an architectural marvel and has exceptional carvings on its walls. There are quite a number of beautiful carvings musicians and dancers.
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Gorgeous temple and details, Rajesh! Wonderful photos. Have a happy week!
You always offer us the mos beautiful pictures to peruse! These are no different! Thank you! Cathy
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Wow beautiful architecture... Bhuvaneswar/orissa has been on my to visit list for a year now..hopefully will happen soon!! :)
Beautiful place and beautiful photos!
Beautiful Architecture. Some of the Lion head motifs resemble the ones I have seen in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Lovely architecture. Nice post, Rajesh.
nice carvings :)
The assembly hall is wonderful. I never knew about his temple. Thanks for sharing.
These are really cool!
How very unusual and well carved...I love all the intricate details and graphic symbols
An architectural marvel indeed. The intricate carvings on the wall are very impressive.
The carvings appear to be aging well!
Another great temple! I like datails!
Have a nice day!
Beautiful shots of the temples.
Amazing bit of architecture. Thanks for the window on your world.
another impressive temple and the detailing is incredible.
Beautiful temple shots for OWT ~ carol, xxx
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That assembly hall is stunning.
That's an amazing temple, I'm always impressed by the stonework details.
Remarkable buildings - I keep pushing for a work trip to India - but my requests fall on deaf ears!!
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How very lovely!
Wonderful photos, wonderful Brahmeswara Temple!
Amazing photos and simply marvelous detail!
The temples in India are always BEAUTIFUL works of art. Kate, ABC Team
The Kalinga style is quite unique.
Leslie
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The carvings on this temple are fantastic, and the entire complex is absolutely beautiful.
Such detail!
ROG, ABCW
Amazing detail on the intricate carvings.
They are in such wonderful condition for being so ancient.
Wonderful photos! India is on mine and my daughter's bucket list.
Hi Rajesh, The temple reminds me of intricate beehives. I love the sandstone.
Love that red sandstone! It's another gorgeous religious artifact.
Bhubaneshwar is in my to-be-visted list for long.. these are some beautiful snaps Rajesh..
Wonderful post and photos
What a gorgeous artwork !
Gattina
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Awesome Pictures
Beautiful carving standing the test of time. wonderful .Thanks for sharing.
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Wow.. So detailed! I llways enjoy your pictures :)
A wonderfully intricate roof. Was this temple restored in the recent past?
The architecture is breathtaking!
Amazing artwork and architecture! Beautiful captures.
Awesome
Awesome pics, Rajesh!
I am amazed how ornate everything is. Beautiful!
I somehow missed it but my father visited it. So nice, looks beautiful. :)
nice structure
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