Baitala Temple, Vaital Deula, Bhubaneswar

Baitla Deula is a unique temple in Ekamra Kshetra. A Tantric Pith, the main deity of the temple is Chamunda, a form of Goddess Durga, locally known as Kapalini. Also known as Tinimundia, the temple is built in khakra order resembling a South Indian Gopuram. According to some, the temple resembles a Boitalu or pumpkin and hence the name. Anthor belief attributes the name to the shape of a sailing boat(Boita in Odia). However, temple servitors believe that the title is derived from the word'baital' associated with the tantric rites…

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Parsurameswara Temple, Bhubaneswar

Parasuremeswar temple is located in Bhubaneswar. It has been assigned to the middle of the seventh century. The temple is an exquisite example of early Odishan architecture. Two characteristics of Odishan temples are the tower ( Deula) and the porch-like hall (Jaganmohan), are fully devolved. Every stone of the temple is informative, says Percy Brown. It is furnished with four latticed windows and grill decoration of bands of animated musicians, dancers remarkable for the ingenuity of conception, beauty of design and rhythmic vigour, writes Debala Mitra. This gives the visitor…

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Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Sri Ram Mandir in Bhubaneswar is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshman. Located in Kharvela Nagar, just 2 km from the Bhubaneswar railway station, this temple is a significant spiritual and cultural landmark. The temple is a new addition to the  "Temple City of India". There are seven temples within the premises. Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman is enshrined in a separate temple and another temple, and Lord Shiva is worshipped along with Goddess Durga, Shri Ganesha, Parvati, Kartikeya and Nandi. Additionally, Rani Sati, who is…

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Mukteswara Temple, Bhubaneswar

Mukteswara Temple is one of the famous ancient temples in Bhubaneswar. It is only 1.5 km from Lord Lingaraj Temple. The Mukteshwara mandir of the 10th century AD, the most important is the temple of Mukteswar. This temple is unique in many ways for its elegant carvings and harmonious blending, which create the quintessential Odishan architecture. The temple stands within a gracefully laid- low compound wall. The Mukteswar God of Salvation is worshipped here. It is 10.51 meters high and has been described as a dream realized in sandstone. Elegantly…

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