Parsurameswar Temple located in Bhubaneshwar, is one the oldest temples in the city. The temple is dated to the Sailodbhava period between the seventh and eighth centuries AD. It is preserved temple of early Orissan Hindu temple architecture.
The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has a tower, the sanctum, the curvilinear spire over its roof, raising up to a height of 40 ft. It is the first temple to have an additional prayer hall in front of sanctum. The tower in the form of a pyramid composed of horizontal planes. The prayer hall is rectangular in shape and has a two element sloping roof with clerestory windows between them.
The latticed windows are classified as pata jali where perforations are square or rectangular in shape. In addition, there are windows having slabs of stone sculptures depicting dancers and musicians.
The carvings of the temple include a variety of fruits, flowers, birds and animals depicted in scenes and parts of designs. The temple contains the images of numerous Sakta deities sculpted on its walls.
The temple has Saptamatrikas images, namely, Chamunda, Varahi, Indrani, Vaisnavi, Kaumari, Sivani and Brahmi.
The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has a tower, the sanctum, the curvilinear spire over its roof, raising up to a height of 40 ft. It is the first temple to have an additional prayer hall in front of sanctum. The tower in the form of a pyramid composed of horizontal planes. The prayer hall is rectangular in shape and has a two element sloping roof with clerestory windows between them.
The latticed windows are classified as pata jali where perforations are square or rectangular in shape. In addition, there are windows having slabs of stone sculptures depicting dancers and musicians.
The carvings of the temple include a variety of fruits, flowers, birds and animals depicted in scenes and parts of designs. The temple contains the images of numerous Sakta deities sculpted on its walls.
The temple has Saptamatrikas images, namely, Chamunda, Varahi, Indrani, Vaisnavi, Kaumari, Sivani and Brahmi.
36 comments:
Beautiful temple, I like the lattice windows and the carved sculptures. Great post, have a happy week!
Remarkable carvings, they must have had some advanced tools back then to create these.
Thank you.
Namaste
Amazing....
Beautiful clicks
Wonderful
This is a beautiful temple. It's wonderful that a building this old has been preserved and is in such good condition. The details are amazing.
Sometimes their positions look very uncomfortable. Love the little yellow flowers.
So very lovely!
Great shots for OWT ~ another intricately carved temple ~ gorgeous! ~ namaste,
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
That is fascinating. It is truly a beautiful Temple.
Such a beautiful temple and superb captures as always, Rajesh!!
this temple design is very appealing to me.
A fascinating building and a lovely masonry.
Wonderful carvings in stone.
Wonderful temple! A great work of art! I stay admired!
Nice Clicks
The intricate work is too good. And to think that this is carved on stone.
What is that single red flower I see?
Red Cemetery Flowers
Another beautiful temple with intricate detail. So pretty!
Leslie
abcw team
Truly fascinating and oh, so pretty!
P is for...
It amazes me that people could create such elaborate artwork without modern equipment.
very detailed
ROG, ABCW
Just gorgeous!
Elegant, intricate, amazing as your temples all seem to be. I adore the elephant parade.
Wonderful temple! Great pictures:)
Wonderful architecture!
What a beautiful temple. The detail is amazing.
Beautiful compositions and details on the temple! There are some finest carvings and designs...
Hari OM
Always enjoy your temple offerings!! YAM xx
It seems we are surrounded by music and dancing when we start looking for it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful temple.
Beautiful temple. Love the music carvings particularly the one with the flute.
nice photos
Beautiful Art
Wonderful
Very nice photography. Great.
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