The Architecture of the Lingaraja Temple
- The Lingaraja Templeâs architecture is composed of four elements.
- Bhoga-mandapa (hall of offerings)
- Yajna Shala (the hall for prayers)
- Garbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum)
- Natya Shala (hall of dance)
- It is a well-known example of Kalinga-style architecture and is constructed of red stone.
- The merged form of Shiva and Vishnu is sometimes referred to as Harihara; where Hari stands for Lord Vishnu and Hara for Lord Shiva is worshipped as the deity of the Lingaraja Temple. This shows the harmony between the two Hindu sects of Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
- Itâs a type of Hindu construction that was common in Eastern India, including the state of Odisha.
- The temple has Bindusagar Lake on its northern side.
- The garden of Ekamra Van, named after Hindu legendary writings in which Bhubaneswar was referred to as Ekamra Van or a forest of a solitary mango tree, is located on the western banks of Bindusagar.
- In addition to being a place of prayer, the temple also serves as a hub for social and cultural gatherings, its magnificent carvings represent everyday activities.
Lingaraj Temple
Lingaraja Temple was built in the eleventh century AD and is considered the biggest attraction of Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples devoted to the form of Shiva known as Harihara and is the most well-known tourist destination in Odisha. It was constructed using Kalinga architecture which is a sub-class under the Nagara category and is thought to have been built by King Jajati Keshari in the 10th Century and completed by King Lalatendu Keshari in the 11th Century. Later, even the Ganga kings contributed to the construction of this temple. Currently, the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowment Act, 1951, governs the Lingaraja Temple.
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