Date: 26th Sep 2017
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: None.
Timing: Sunrise to Sunset.
Distance: 1450 Kms one way.
Parking: Roadside.
Food: Not Available.
Photography: Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Rajarani Temple and Parasurameswar Temple.
Muktehsvara temple built in 10 century AD is considered as the gem of Odisha architecture. The temple is small compared to other temples of Bhubaneswar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is built somewhere around year 950 AD. It is believed to be built by the rulers of Somavamsi dynasty who ruled parts of odisha between 9th and 12th century. The temple marks the transition of odisha style of architecture to the standard form. The temple consists of vimana and jagamohana, the assembly hall. The important feature in the temple is the arched gateway called torana which has elaborate carvings. The west facing temple is built below the ground level compared to other temples in the complex.
The pyramidal shaped Jagamohana is extensively carved with various images.
The designs on the ceiling of the temple.
The sanctum with the Shiva linga.
Extensive relief work on the outer walls.
The full view of the temple within the octagonal compound wall. The arched torana is unique to this temple.
The minor shrines are dedicated to lord Vishnu, Saraswathi and Ganesha.
Closer view of the arched torana which is not present in any other temple. The smiling women in lying pose was attractive among all other carvings.
Kirthimukha motif on the shikhara.
Side view of the temple.
We were here.
The elegant looking temple with siddeshwara and parasurameswara temple is a major tourist attraction in Bhubaneswar.
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: None.
Timing: Sunrise to Sunset.
Distance: 1450 Kms one way.
Parking: Roadside.
Food: Not Available.
Photography: Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Rajarani Temple and Parasurameswar Temple.
Muktehsvara temple built in 10 century AD is considered as the gem of Odisha architecture. The temple is small compared to other temples of Bhubaneswar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is built somewhere around year 950 AD. It is believed to be built by the rulers of Somavamsi dynasty who ruled parts of odisha between 9th and 12th century. The temple marks the transition of odisha style of architecture to the standard form. The temple consists of vimana and jagamohana, the assembly hall. The important feature in the temple is the arched gateway called torana which has elaborate carvings. The west facing temple is built below the ground level compared to other temples in the complex.
The pyramidal shaped Jagamohana is extensively carved with various images.
The designs on the ceiling of the temple.
The sanctum with the Shiva linga.
Diamond shaped latticed windows.
Extensive relief work on the outer walls.
The full view of the temple within the octagonal compound wall. The arched torana is unique to this temple.
The minor shrines are dedicated to lord Vishnu, Saraswathi and Ganesha.
Closer view of the arched torana which is not present in any other temple. The smiling women in lying pose was attractive among all other carvings.
View of smaller shrines facing Mukteshvara.
Kirthimukha motif on the shikhara.
Side view of the temple.
We were here.
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