The Sari Deula is located just behind the Jagannath Ballav Matha on the southern side of the Bindusagar. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati. The Sukasari temple’s dimensions and workmanship are akin to Ananta Basudev and Yameswar. It is a typical example of the Saptaratha temple. The temple’s art and architecture provide ample evidence to indicate that it belonged to the Ganga period in the 13th century AD. According to history, this temple was built during the reign of King Narasimha Dev I. Both Brihaspati and Shukra are depicted as bearded figures in the temple on the Navagraha slab. Suka Sari Deula is one of the famous temples in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Suka Temple, locally known as Sukasari Temple, is a 13th-century Hindu temple built in the mature Kalingan style under the Ganga dynasty. The vimana has a seven‑pagoda plan while the jagamohana follows a nine‑pagoda layout. Both are richly ornamented with floral scrolls, creepers, animal motifs, and female figures in corner niches. The Sari Deula is a superb yet underappreciated example of mature Kalinga temple art, offering glimpses of lost architectural complexity, from its hidden Khakhara-style shrine to rich pitha sculptures. Ideal for history buffs and heritage explorers who want to go beyond the usual tourist circuit.
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