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Lingaraj Temple

The document summarizes Orissan temple architecture between the 8th and 13th centuries. It describes the key features of early and later Nagara style temples in Orissa, including their basic layout of a sanctuary (Rekha Deul) and hall (Pidha Deul). It highlights some important temples built in Bhubaneswar during this period, including the iconic Lingaraj temple constructed in the late 11th century. The Lingaraj temple had a towering spire reaching over 148 feet high and featured intricate carvings and proportionate design, marking the pinnacle of Orissan temple building traditions.

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Lingaraj Temple

The document summarizes Orissan temple architecture between the 8th and 13th centuries. It describes the key features of early and later Nagara style temples in Orissa, including their basic layout of a sanctuary (Rekha Deul) and hall (Pidha Deul). It highlights some important temples built in Bhubaneswar during this period, including the iconic Lingaraj temple constructed in the late 11th century. The Lingaraj temple had a towering spire reaching over 148 feet high and featured intricate carvings and proportionate design, marking the pinnacle of Orissan temple building traditions.

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Orissan Temples

(8 th to 13 th Centuries)
BY
M. K. PUNDHIR
TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN ORISSA
• Represent the original style of Nagara
• Temple activities in Orissa from 7th to 13th centuries A.D.
• Divided into two groups
– Early form of Nagara temples
– later
• Three places where temples were built; all existed in
District Puri
– Bhuvaneshwar
– Konark
– Puri
– Bhuvaneshwar- main centre of Orissan temple
architecture
• Orissan Temple:- composed of
two main buildings;
– The shrine proper—Rekha
Deul(sanctum with curvilinear
spire)
– Main hall i.e. Mandapa—
Pidha Deul/ Jagamohan/
Bhadra (With
pyramidal roof of tiers)
• Both buildings are similar up to
cornice but difference lies mainly
in the shape and form of Sikhara
• Sikhara of Rekha Deul has a
straight edge gradually inclining
inwards and demarcated into a
number of storey by means of
Bhumi amala(ribbed elements) at
the corners
1. Crowning Elements and
elevation of Rekh Deul’s
Sikhara
I. Mastaka- composed of
1. Beki,
2. Amla,
3. Khapuri,
4. Kalasa,
5. Emblam
II. Bada i.e. cube of the
cella
III. Pista i.e. platform on
which temple stands
2. Crowning Elements of
Pidha Deul
Mastaka-
1. Ghanta,
2. Khapuri,
3. Kalasa,
4. Emblam
• Temples at Bhuvaneshwar
– Early Temples
1.Parasurameswara Temple
2. Vaital Deul
3. Muktesvara Temple
– Later Temples
4.Brahmesvara Temple
5. Lingaraj Temple
6. Ananth Vasudeva Temple
7. Rajarani Temple
LINGARAJ TEMPLE
BY
M. K. PUNDHIR
Lingaraj Temple;- Greatest Creation of Indian Architecture
Constructed in late 11th century A.D.
Grandest and Loftiest
Culmination of the architectural activities at Bhuvaneshwar
Height- more than 148 ft.
Consists of 1. Sanctum i.e. Rekh Deul
2. Mandapa i.e. Pidha Deul
3. Natya Mandapa i.e. Dancing hall
4. Bhog Mandapa i.e. hall of offering
Sanctum- Pancharatha plan
Jagamohan- Pancharatha plan
Sanctum- High Sikhara- Great Height/ Ten storeys/ massive
amla supported by Dopichchha lions at corners
and four armed seated figures at the middle of
the sides
Jagamohan- Sikhara----height- 93 ft
- Pyramidal Tiers- piled in two groups/ crowning
element in the form of enormous bell
Sanctum-
High Sikhara- Great
Height/ Ten storeys/
massive amla supported
by Dopichchha lions at
corners and four armed
seated figures at the
middle of the sides

Jagamohan-
Sikhara---- height- 93 ft
- Pyramidal Tiers- piled
in two groups/ crowning
element in the form of
enormous bell
Characteristic Features;
1. Mature planning of the whole
structure
2. Proportionate distribution of its parts
3. Graceful curve of its Sikhara
4. Elegant architectural and plastic
decoration
5. Impressive Dimensions
THANKS……

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