Bhubaneswar Shiva Temple No VII – Odisha

Address

Bhubaneswar Shiva Temple No VII – Odisha

Old Town, Bhubaneswar,

Odisha 751019

Moolavar

Shiva

Introduction

Shiva Temple No VII is dedicated to Lord Shiva 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 west. The temple consists of a rekha vimana and square on plan. The temple is pancharatha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except a chaitya medallion carving on the frontal raha projection

References

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