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.
Rajesh, wonderful photos of the temple. The carvings and details are beautiful. Have a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteSo 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!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive - huge and yet such wonderful stonework detail.
ReplyDeleteNice captures!
ReplyDeleteThis architecture and carving is amazing.....very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely marvelous and impressive overall with wall decorations.
ReplyDeleteAmazing 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.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture is amazing and the sculptures exquisite !
ReplyDeletethis is incredible.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Your world is so different to mine, so much of the past remains. Always interesting
ReplyDeleteSuch an incredible, amazing temple, Rajesh, and your captures are superb! Such perfect detail!
ReplyDeleteINcredible worksmanship and as always I am amazed. Thank you Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteSuch intricate carvings.
ReplyDeleteIs that a dragon I see way up high? Another intricately carved beauty, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday. Lovely cravings on the temple building.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple!!
ReplyDeleteNice photos, I love this tower !!!
ReplyDeleteWow - fabulous stonework!
ReplyDeleteThe carvings are simply amazing! another magnificent temple.
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This is one of the most interesting types of architecture I've seen on your blog!
ReplyDeletewhat a time travel to Indian temples.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
My admiration for your stories about your culture is getting greater and greater!
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
Such intricate carvings, - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIMPRESSIVE!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
What beautiful sculptures! Lovely
ReplyDeleteImpressive Building! Very intricate work on the sculptures.
ReplyDeleteWow.Great architecture.Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sriram & Krithiga
Majestic, intricate.. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful carvings !!
ReplyDeleteThe architecture of the Kalinga style of temples is so intricate and simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Marvelous pictures. Great sculptures.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures of the lovely temple 😊
ReplyDeleteStunning architecture ... how did i miss this temple :( I was in Bhubaneswar for four years
ReplyDeleteBeautiful monument with great architecture
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