This temple is located very close to the Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar. This ancient temple is built using sandstone in the period 1171 and 1195 A.D.
This temple is built on saptha-ratha style with two structures; a central shrine with the curvilinear spire over its roof raising up to a height of 15.5 m and a viewing hall with a stepped roof.
At the entrance of the temple on either side there are round thick columns entwined by naga (snake). The door frame is beautifully carved with motifs and on the lintel of entrance above which is the architrave of Navagrahas.
There are beautiful carvings on the walls of the temple. They are small in size and there are various designs.
This temple is built on saptha-ratha style with two structures; a central shrine with the curvilinear spire over its roof raising up to a height of 15.5 m and a viewing hall with a stepped roof.
At the entrance of the temple on either side there are round thick columns entwined by naga (snake). The door frame is beautifully carved with motifs and on the lintel of entrance above which is the architrave of Navagrahas.
Nice temple. Thanks for sharing this.
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ReplyDeleteLove the simple elegance and architectural excellence !
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ReplyDeleteThat stepped roof is amazing - and the BRIGHT colours in the wall shrine stand out well!! YAM xx
Beautiful Architecture !
ReplyDeleteMost interesting architecture and beautiful carvings!
ReplyDeleteCool temple, the design and the details are amazing. Great photos, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architectural images as always Rajesh! Happy New Year:-)
ReplyDeleteThe round form is structurally a ver sound method of building, therefore it is no surprise that this wonderful temple has survived the centuries so well.
ReplyDeleteA Happy New Year to you dear Rajesh with lots lore of your wonderful photos of Indian places of cultural significance.
Great shots of the interesting temple.
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Lovely ..am heading to Orissa..
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful temple!
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How pretty.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a nice temple, exquisite photos!
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ReplyDeleteFascinating structure and love the photography ~ thanks, carol, xxx
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ReplyDeleteThis is a unique structure of a temple. Beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another series of great pictures.
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Mormor
Lovely
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temples and amazing architecture! I always love the incredible temples you share with us, Rajesh!! Have a very Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful architectonic style...beautifuly carved... Great photos...
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and intersting Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAmazing that they have survived the ravages of time. They are not only beautiful they are structurally strong ... a great accomplishment.
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Andrea @From The Sol
undoubtly beautiful
ReplyDeleteSpectacular carvings - so intricate and awe inspiring!
ReplyDeleteVery nice photographs..As I belongs to Bhubaneswar, this temple holds a special place in my memory.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots... especially the last one!
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