The most frequently visited places of Odisha are the monuments and temples. temples ranging from the 6thcAD to 14th c.AD dominate the skyline of Odisha , more specifically of Bhubaneswar is often glorified as the Temple city of India because of some 500 and odd existing temples. The most important temples of Bhubaneswar are Lingaraj, Rajarani, Mukteswar , Brahmeswar and Vaital temples while Jagannath temple at Puri, Sun temple at Konark have remained all time favourites with the visitors.
1. SUN TEMPLE
The Sun temple at Konark, a poetry in stone and a world Heritage Monument is often described as the grandest achievement of the eastern school of architecture. The 13th century architectural is a marvel in stone and designed as a Chariot of the Sun God with 12 giant wheels fixed on either side , driven by seven spirited horses. The temple is a homage to the Sun God and is the translation of a Rig Vedic allegory in stone.
2. JAGANNATH TEMPLE
The magnificent 192 ft high 12th century temple at Puri one of the four sacred cities (dham) in india enshrines deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple observes rituals around the tear and the unique Rathyatra associated with the deities attract millions of people.
3. LINGARAJ TEMPLE
This elegant 11th century and 180 ft gigantic edifice in Bhubaneswar is an eloquent monument where every flange of stone is ornate with floral and geometric decoration. The deity is taken out on a chariot in the month of April every year.
4. RAJARANI TEMPLE
This is a superb 11th century temple with magnificent work of art having crowing miniature temples has remained unparallel in the history of plastic art in Odisha.
5. MUKTESWAR TEMPLE
The 34 ft high small but beautiful Mukteswar temple stands gracefully with an elegant arch in front. This 10th -11th century edifice is recognised as one of the most exquisite works of art in India.
6. VAITAL TEMPLE
Vaital, as one of the most spectacular temples with elongated and vaulted roof like the inverted ship.
Fiereesome Goddess Chamunda is its presiding deity. The sculptures of the temple show a strange amalgamation of Saktism , Saivism and Mahayana Buddhism.
1. SUN TEMPLE
The Sun temple at Konark, a poetry in stone and a world Heritage Monument is often described as the grandest achievement of the eastern school of architecture. The 13th century architectural is a marvel in stone and designed as a Chariot of the Sun God with 12 giant wheels fixed on either side , driven by seven spirited horses. The temple is a homage to the Sun God and is the translation of a Rig Vedic allegory in stone.
2. JAGANNATH TEMPLE
The magnificent 192 ft high 12th century temple at Puri one of the four sacred cities (dham) in india enshrines deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple observes rituals around the tear and the unique Rathyatra associated with the deities attract millions of people.
3. LINGARAJ TEMPLE
This elegant 11th century and 180 ft gigantic edifice in Bhubaneswar is an eloquent monument where every flange of stone is ornate with floral and geometric decoration. The deity is taken out on a chariot in the month of April every year.
4. RAJARANI TEMPLE
This is a superb 11th century temple with magnificent work of art having crowing miniature temples has remained unparallel in the history of plastic art in Odisha.
5. MUKTESWAR TEMPLE
The 34 ft high small but beautiful Mukteswar temple stands gracefully with an elegant arch in front. This 10th -11th century edifice is recognised as one of the most exquisite works of art in India.
6. VAITAL TEMPLE
Vaital, as one of the most spectacular temples with elongated and vaulted roof like the inverted ship.
Fiereesome Goddess Chamunda is its presiding deity. The sculptures of the temple show a strange amalgamation of Saktism , Saivism and Mahayana Buddhism.
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