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  Hindu temple architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A complex style termed Vesara was once common in Karnataka which combined the two styles.
This may be seen in the classic Hindu temples of India and Southeast Asia, such as Angkor Wat, Brihadisvara Temple, Khajuraho, Mukteshvara, Prambanan, and Borobudur.
The Magadha empire rose with the Shishunaga dynasty in around 650 BC.
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 indenomade, Bhubaneshvar, Orissa
The slim tower of the temple is surmounted by a typical element, the amalaka, corded disc of stone.
The temple of Mukteshvara, in another green enclosure, near to the preceding temple, dates from the 10 2nd century.
The style of this temple, later than the precedents, shows the typical architectural features; but the statues, very few, seem to indicate that the monument was perhaps not completed.
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 ''Torana'' or gateway of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar
Photograph of the gateway of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar, from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections, taken by William Henry Cornish in 1892.
The Mukteshvara temple dates from the late 10th Century and marks the transition from the early phase of Orissa temples (7th-9th century) to the later phase (10th-13th century).
It is carved on both sides with reclining maidens, foliation and human heads within medallions; monster heads project outwards on the ends.
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 View from the south of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar
Photograph of the southern portion of Jagamohan of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar, from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections, taken by William Henry Cornish in 1892.
The Mukteshvara temple dates from the late 10th Century and marks the transition from the early phase of Orissa temples (7th-9th century) to the later phase (10th-13th century).
It is one of the most famous examples of Nagara style in Orissa, noteable for its exquisite sculptures.
www.collectbritain.co.uk /personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO000001003U00280000   (194 words)

  
 mukteshwar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
*''Torana'' or gateway of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar; a photo by William Henry Cornish, 1892* (BL)
*Close view from the south-east, looking along the façade of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar*
*Close view of southern window of the sanctuary of the Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar*
www.columbia.edu /itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/0700_0799/bhubaneshwar/mukteshwar/mukteshwar.html   (73 words)

  
 R-Indair Tours & Travels Pvt. Limited, Travel to India, Travel Guide to Travel India, Travel Information Guide to ...
Bhubaneswar, the Temple city of India, Visit the Rajrani Temple, one of the finest examples of the mature Orissan style belonging to the early 11th century.
The Mukteshvara temple belonging to the late 10th century is the most exquisitely ornamented temple of the Bhubaneswar.
Around Bhubneshwar: Konark - Conceived as a colossal chariot of the Sun God, drawn on 12 pairs of wheels by a team of seven horses.
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 Cultural Vacations,Cultural Vacation in India,Pacakge Cultural Vacations,Indian Cultural Vacation
Cultural Places : Orissa has numerous cultural places, the most prominent being the holy city of Puri which is the site of the annual festival of Lord Jagannath called Rath Yatra.
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa was also the capital of the Kalinga Empire and has numerous temples like the Lingaraja temple and the Mukteshvara temple.
Konark is another important place that houses the famous Konark temple.
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 Indian Travel Diary, Chapter 5: Bhubaneshwar/Konark/Hirapur/Puri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Consulting the Rough Guide map I head down a side street in the direction of what I think is the Mukteshvara Temple.
Eventually I come to a main street, and see a couple of temples.
As with the Mukteshvara and Parasumareshvara temples this one has a soaring sanctuary tower and the outer walls are covered in carvings depicting deities, dancing girls, etc., though much of the carving is weathered or otherwise damaged.
www.serendipity.li /itd/chap05_bhubaneshwar.htm   (6919 words)

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