Ananta Vasudeva Temple located in Bhubaneshwar, is one the oldest temples in the city. The construction 13th century temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna is initiated by Queen Chandrika of Eastern Ganga dynasty.
It is a Kalingan style of temple having a rekha vimana, pidha jagamohana and also the natamandapa and bhogamondapa are of pidha temple. The temple is facing towards west. All the components are square on plan.
The sculpture in the exterior walls of the temple have been craved beautifully. Most of the female sculptures in the temple walls are decorated with ornaments.
The carvings of the temple include a variety of motifs, females, deities.
The carvings of the temple include a variety of motifs, females, deities.
34 comments:
Rajesh, wonderful photos of the temple. The carvings and details are beautiful. Have a happy new week!
So beautifully intricate. Because I will be going to India again most likely this spring (5th time!) I am trying to learn the geography---state locations, capitals, and now I can connect with Bhubaneshwar in Orissa!
Very impressive - huge and yet such wonderful stonework detail.
Nice captures!
This architecture and carving is amazing.....very beautiful!
Wow! Absolutely marvelous and impressive overall with wall decorations.
Amazing detail in your photos!
The first picture of the tall tower structure is overwhelming in its ornamentation...it is so intricately carved, it looks like a honeycomb...gorgeous.
The architecture is amazing and the sculptures exquisite !
this is incredible.
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Your world is so different to mine, so much of the past remains. Always interesting
Such an incredible, amazing temple, Rajesh, and your captures are superb! Such perfect detail!
INcredible worksmanship and as always I am amazed. Thank you Rajesh.
Such intricate carvings.
Is that a dragon I see way up high? Another intricately carved beauty, Rajesh.
Happy Tuesday. Lovely cravings on the temple building.
Beautiful temple!!
Nice photos, I love this tower !!!
Wow - fabulous stonework!
The carvings are simply amazing! another magnificent temple.
V is for ..
This is one of the most interesting types of architecture I've seen on your blog!
what a time travel to Indian temples.
thanks for sharing.
My admiration for your stories about your culture is getting greater and greater!
Wil, ABCW Team.
Such intricate carvings, - beautiful!
IMPRESSIVE!
ROG, ABCW
What beautiful sculptures! Lovely
Impressive Building! Very intricate work on the sculptures.
Wow.Great architecture.Nice shot.
Cheers,
Sriram & Krithiga
Majestic, intricate.. Beautiful!
Very beautiful carvings !!
The architecture of the Kalinga style of temples is so intricate and simply amazing.
Wow! Marvelous pictures. Great sculptures.
Amazing pictures of the lovely temple 😊
Stunning architecture ... how did i miss this temple :( I was in Bhubaneswar for four years
Beautiful monument with great architecture
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