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| Lingaraja Temple, Orissa (India)
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Lingaraja temple complex has three parts and each
part has one temple each. Towards south of the entrance
to main temple is image of Lord Ganesha, at the
back is the image of Goddess Parvati and to north
is Lord Kartikya. There are about 600 temples in
Orrisa, the biggest and finest being the Lingaraj
Temple. Lingaraj temple was built in 617-657 A.D
and its height is about 54 meters. It was Jajati
Keshari who laid the foundation of the Lingaraj
temple and his great grandson completed the work.
This temple was constructed in the 11th AD at the
site of an old seventh century shrine. The 'nata
mandapa' (dance hall) and 'bhoga mandapa' (offerings
hall), were later added to the temple, that has
evolved over different historical periods. Surrounded
by high walls on four sides, the Lingaraja temple
is one of the most famous temples in Orissa. It
is one of the best and splended examples of the
architectural exellence which the artists had attained
during 11th century. This temple is also known as
the Bhubaneswar temple. The outer walls of the temple
exhibit exemplary carvings. The beautifully sculpted
images of various God and Goddess are unmatched.
The temple tower can be seen from a long distance.
Lingaraj temple was built in 617-657 A.D and its
height is about 54 meters. The Lingaraja temple
is said to have been built first by the ruler Yayati
Kesari in the 7th century who shifted his capital
from Jaipur to Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneshwar remained
as the Kesari capital, till Nripati Kesari founded
Cuttck in the 10th century. Inscriptions from the
period of the Kalinga King Anangabhima III from
the 13th century are seen here. Structurally, the
Parasurameswara temple at Bhubaneshwar is the oldest,
dating back to the middle of the 8th century, and
the Lingaraja is temple is assigned to the 10th
century. The nata mandir and the bhog mandir of
the Lingaraja temple are of later origin
The temple is dedicated to "Tri Bhubaneshwar",
or Lord of the three worlds also known as Bhubaneshwar.
The granite block representing "Tri Bhubaneshwar"
is bathed daily with water, milk and Bhang (Marijuana).
It is enclosed and has four features - a sanctuary,
a dancing hall, an assembly hall and a hall of offerings.
There are many smaller shrines around the temple
in the enclosed area. The Lingaraja temple has got
various pillars and halls which add to its beauty.
The Lingaraja temple has got various pillars and
halls which add to its beauty. At the main gate
is the temple of Lord Ganesha followed by Nandi
pillar. Its towering spire-like beauty dominates
the Bhubaneswar skyline.It represents the the peak
of Kalinga style of architecture spanning over 25
centuries of progressive history.This 11th century
temple is the culmination of architectural beauty
and sculpted elegance. The outer walls of the temple
exhibit unparalled carvings. The beautifully carved
and sculpted images of various God and Goddess are
unrivalled. The temple complex has three compartments
and each one has a temple each. Towards south of
the entrance to main temple is image of Lord Ganesha,
at the back is the image of Goddess Parvati and
to north is Lord Kartikya.
Legend has it that Shiva revealed to Parvati that
Bhubaneshwar - or Ekamra thirtha was a resort favoured
by him over Benares. Parvati in the guise of a cowherd
woman, decided to look at the city herself. Two
demons Kritti and Vasa desired to marry her. She
requested them to carry her upon their shoulders,
and crushed them under her weight. Shiva, then created
the Bindu Saras lake to quench her thirt, and took
abode here as Krittivasas or Lingaraja. |
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