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Know why Bhubaneswar is called city of temples (watch pics)

Bhubaneswar: The capital of the eastern state of Odisha, Bhubaneswar has a history that  stretches back to over 2000 years. It was the ancient capital of Kalinga, and Dhauli near Bhubaneswar is the place where

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: July 15, 2014 7:44 IST

2. Raja Rani Temple

 

The Rajarani Temple was built between the 10th an 11th century from reddish gold sandstone known as Rajarani in the local parlance.

It is also said that  the temple was initially known as Indreswara Temple devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva though the temple oddly lacks a presiding deity. The temple is famous for its famous wall carvings.
 
3. Mukteswara Temple

 

Mukteswara Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is considered as the most complex Lord amongst the Hindu Gods.

The term 'Mukteswara' suggests "Lord who gives freedom through Yoga" and this fact is further empowered by the sculptural images embraced in the temple.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Mukteswara, the entire temple is imprinted with figures of ascetics in different poses of meditation.


4. Parsurameswar Temple

 

The enshrining deity is a broken Lingam within a circular Yonipitha at the centre of the sanctum, which is 1.07 metres below the present ground level.

It is a living temple and now under the care and maintenance of Purveswara Temple Development Association of that locality.

According to local tradition, the presiding deity is known as Purvesvara as it is situated towards the east of Lingaraj.

 
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