Monday, November 18, 2013

Siddheshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar

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.





35 comments:

  1. Nice temple photos!
    Greetngs, RW & SK

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  2. Gosh so nice, Wish I am free to travel

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  3. Beautiful photos :)

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  4. Such a handsome Ganesh!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
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  5. Very nice ....Saludos http://fotosbermaxo.blogspot.com.es/Desde Canarias

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  6. Awesome! It's so impressive, it's hard to believe this is man made!

    Irene

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  7. Another beautiful temple!

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  8. Very interesting and beautiful temple.

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  9. ah, india! impressive!

    brilliant shots!

    happy week ahead~

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  10. 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).

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  11. I like the sculpture of Lord Ganesh.
    Have a nice evening.
    Mormor

    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2013/11/18/mandarin-orange-monday-68/

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  12. What an incredible temple, Rajesh!! The carvings are amazing! Thanks for sharing, as always! Have a great week!

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  13. Stunning!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. these temples are overly ornate. what type of architecture are these?

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  15. Beautiful temple, thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!

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  16. Delicious pictures, I like this impressive temple!

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  17. This is a beautiful temple! The architecture is amazing.

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  18. Very intereting and different roof on this temple.

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  19. Anonymous15:32

    What wonderful history those temples contain.

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  20. The red paint must be modern addition? Either way it looks so attractive!

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  21. Anonymous18:00

    More beautiful photography and fascinating temple ~ carol, xxx

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  22. The builders of these temples are poets in stone. It is so beautiful!

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  23. Stunning and beautiful architecture.

    S is for...

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  24. Nice shots of this beautiful temple.

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  25. I have a lot of admiration for the architects of these amazing temples.

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  26. the external texture is SERIOUSLY cool.
    ROG, ABCW

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  27. These photos are absolutely beautiful. I really like the detail you've captured.

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  28. Another magnificent temple. I like the intricacy of its design. Loved the red Ganesh.

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  29. Fascinating buildings, makes me wonder what the construction technique was.

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  30. amazing - love the red Ganesh and all the carving on the outside of the temple

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  31. Beautiful :) Loved lord Ganesha :)

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  32. Good 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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