Parasurameswara Temple (Orissa)
The Parasurameswara is the earliest temple
still standing in Bhubaneswar. The mid-seventh
century date agreed on by most scholars is based
on style, as well as on the eight planets, which
appear over the door to the inner sanctum.
Parasurameswara Temple (Orissa) Hindu Temples
The 7th century Shiva Temple, 'Parasurameswara'
temple is a classical example of ancient art of temple designing
in India. It is a cluster of about 20 small temples. This temple
is the best preserved of all Bhubaneswar's ancient temples.
The Parasurameswara temple, built in 650 AD, is one of the few oldest
surviving temples in Bhubaneswar. The temple built in the Kalinga
school of architecture, was dedicated to Lord Shiva but there are
images of Lord Vishnu, Yama, Surya and seven Mother goddesses. Lavishly
decorated, this it has exquisite friezes depicting animal life,
human figures and floral motifs, coupled with impressive busts of
Shiva.
Just south of Parasurameswara temple is the Swaranajaleswara temple,
built in similar fashion, only the motifs on the walls depict scenes
from the Ramayana.
Visiting Hours
October to April.
How To Get There
Air: Bhubaneshwar is well linked by air to Delhi, Chennai,
Varanasi, Nagpur, Calcutta, and Vishakhapatnam on daily basis flights
by Indian Airlines.
Rail: Superfast trains connect Bhubaneswar to New Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Road: Bhubaneswar is well linked to the rest of India by
the national highways.
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