Brahmeswara Temple (Orissa)
The deul (tower) and jagmohana (porch) of the
Brahmeswara temple (c. 1050) are in the fully
developed mature Orissan style.
Brahmeswara Temple (Orissa) Hindu Temples
This temple depicts the mature Oriyan
school of architecture. The deul and the jagmohana (the porch) are
exquisitely carved and for the first time in the history of temple
architecture, musicians and dancers appear on the outer walls. Another
first is the use of iron beams. In the western end, Chamunda, Shiva
and other deities are depicted. The temple houses a living deity,
which is indicated by the saffron pennant flying from the top of
the sanctuary.
Description
This temple depicts the mature Oriyan school of architecture. The
deul and the jagmohana (the porch) are exquisitely carved and for
the first time in the history of temple architecture, musicians
and dancers appear on the outer walls. Another first is the use
of iron beams. In the western end, Chamunda, Shiva and other deities
are depicted. The temple houses a living deity, which is indicated
by the saffron pennant flying from the top of the sanctuary.
Location
Brahmeswara Temple is situated around a kilometer east of the main
road. The temple stands in a courtyard bordered by four smaller
temples.
How To Get There
On the National Highway linking Calcutta (480 km) and Madras (1225
km). Air links to Delhi, Calcutta, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Rail links
to Calcutta, Madras, Delhi (1745 km), Bombay(1691 km).
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Orissa