Mukteswara Temple
Mukteswar is one of the major gem architecture temple of Odisha ,bhubaneswar. It is unique monument constructed
in the year 950 AD of 10th century , made for meditation & temple's name Mukteswara
devoted to Lord Shiva, who gives freedom and is carved with figures of ascetics in several poses depict stories from the Panchatantra written by Vishnu Sharma.
The Gateway to this temple excellent combinations of Hindu and Buddhist and Jain features, which find a common voice in much of Odisha temple craft., modeled on the torana recovered from the field in Bhubaneswar, bears sculptures that range from elaborate scrolls. The sculptured gateway, the jagamohana with diamond shaped latticed windows and decorated interiors and the plethora of sculptural work all deserve mention rising to a height of 35 feet. This temple has also been described as a dream realized in sandstone and it is a monument where it is said sculpture and architecture are in complete harmony with one another. Richly sculpted, the temple offers pride of place to tales from the Panchatantra. The sophisticated architectural style holds a magnetic appeal that lies in its indigenous glory.
Mukteswar is one of the major gem architecture temple of Odisha ,bhubaneswar. It is unique monument constructed
in the year 950 AD of 10th century , made for meditation & temple's name Mukteswara
devoted to Lord Shiva, who gives freedom and is carved with figures of ascetics in several poses depict stories from the Panchatantra written by Vishnu Sharma. The Gateway to this temple excellent combinations of Hindu and Buddhist and Jain features, which find a common voice in much of Odisha temple craft., modeled on the torana recovered from the field in Bhubaneswar, bears sculptures that range from elaborate scrolls. The sculptured gateway, the jagamohana with diamond shaped latticed windows and decorated interiors and the plethora of sculptural work all deserve mention rising to a height of 35 feet. This temple has also been described as a dream realized in sandstone and it is a monument where it is said sculpture and architecture are in complete harmony with one another. Richly sculpted, the temple offers pride of place to tales from the Panchatantra. The sophisticated architectural style holds a magnetic appeal that lies in its indigenous glory.
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