Bhubaneswar Khakhara Temple – Odisha

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Bhubaneswar Khakhara Temple – Odisha

Old Town, Bhubaneswar,

Odisha 751019

Moolavar

Vishnu

Introduction

Khakhara Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. This temple is considered as the gem of Kalingan architecture. This temple is situated within the Muktesvara Temple Complex. The temple was constructed in 10th century CE by Somavamsis. The temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of a khakhara vimana and square on plan. The temple is pancharatha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines an image of Lord Vishnu with serpent hood as umbrella and holding nectar pot in his hands. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except the three plain vertical bands at the doorjamb and a single miniature khakharamundi at the pabhaga of raha projection on southern side. The temple is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/p/odisha.html