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    The document summarizes Orissan temple architecture between the 8th and 13th centuries. It describes the key features of early and later Nagara style temples in Orissa, including their basic layout of a sanctuary (Rekha Deul) and hall (Pidha Deul). It highlights some important temples built in Bhubaneswar during this period, including the iconic Lingaraj temple constructed in the late 11th century. The Lingaraj temple had a towering spire reaching over 148 feet high and featured intricate carvings and proportionate design, marking the pinnacle of Orissan temple building traditions.

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    The document summarizes Orissan temple architecture between the 8th and 13th centuries. It describes the key features of early and later Nagara style temples in Orissa, including their basic layout of a sanctuary (Rekha Deul) and hall (Pidha Deul). It highlights some important temples built in Bhubaneswar during this period, including the iconic Lingaraj temple constructed in the late 11th century. The Lingaraj temple had a towering spire reaching over 148 feet high and featured intricate carvings and proportionate design, marking the pinnacle of Orissan temple building traditions.

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    The document summarizes Orissan temple architecture between the 8th and 13th centuries. It describes the key features of early and later Nagara style temples in Orissa, including their basic layout of a sanctuary (Rekha Deul) and hall (Pidha Deul). It highlights some important temples built in Bhubaneswar during this period, including the iconic Lingaraj temple constructed in the late 11th century. The Lingaraj temple had a towering spire reaching over 148 feet high and featured intricate carvings and proportionate design, marking the pinnacle of Orissan temple building traditions.

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    Orissan Temples

    (8 th to 13 th Centuries)
    BY
    M. K. PUNDHIR
    TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN ORISSA
    • Represent the original style of Nagara
    • Temple activities in Orissa from 7th to 13th centuries A.D.
    • Divided into two groups
    – Early form of Nagara temples
    – later
    • Three places where temples were built; all existed in
    District Puri
    – Bhuvaneshwar
    – Konark
    – Puri
    – Bhuvaneshwar- main centre of Orissan temple
    architecture
    • Orissan Temple:- composed of
    two main buildings;
    – The shrine proper—Rekha
    Deul(sanctum with curvilinear
    spire)
    – Main hall i.e. Mandapa—
    Pidha Deul/ Jagamohan/
    Bhadra (With
    pyramidal roof of tiers)
    • Both buildings are similar up to
    cornice but difference lies mainly
    in the shape and form of Sikhara
    • Sikhara of Rekha Deul has a
    straight edge gradually inclining
    inwards and demarcated into a
    number of storey by means of
    Bhumi amala(ribbed elements) at
    the corners
    1. Crowning Elements and
    elevation of Rekh Deul’s
    Sikhara
    I. Mastaka- composed of
    1. Beki,
    2. Amla,
    3. Khapuri,
    4. Kalasa,
    5. Emblam
    II. Bada i.e. cube of the
    cella
    III. Pista i.e. platform on
    which temple stands
    2. Crowning Elements of
    Pidha Deul
    Mastaka-
    1. Ghanta,
    2. Khapuri,
    3. Kalasa,
    4. Emblam
    • Temples at Bhuvaneshwar
    – Early Temples
    1.Parasurameswara Temple
    2. Vaital Deul
    3. Muktesvara Temple
    – Later Temples
    4.Brahmesvara Temple
    5. Lingaraj Temple
    6. Ananth Vasudeva Temple
    7. Rajarani Temple
    LINGARAJ TEMPLE
    BY
    M. K. PUNDHIR
    Lingaraj Temple;- Greatest Creation of Indian Architecture
    Constructed in late 11th century A.D.
    Grandest and Loftiest
    Culmination of the architectural activities at Bhuvaneshwar
    Height- more than 148 ft.
    Consists of 1. Sanctum i.e. Rekh Deul
    2. Mandapa i.e. Pidha Deul
    3. Natya Mandapa i.e. Dancing hall
    4. Bhog Mandapa i.e. hall of offering
    Sanctum- Pancharatha plan
    Jagamohan- Pancharatha plan
    Sanctum- High Sikhara- Great Height/ Ten storeys/ massive
    amla supported by Dopichchha lions at corners
    and four armed seated figures at the middle of
    the sides
    Jagamohan- Sikhara----height- 93 ft
    - Pyramidal Tiers- piled in two groups/ crowning
    element in the form of enormous bell
    Sanctum-
    High Sikhara- Great
    Height/ Ten storeys/
    massive amla supported
    by Dopichchha lions at
    corners and four armed
    seated figures at the
    middle of the sides

    Jagamohan-
    Sikhara---- height- 93 ft
    - Pyramidal Tiers- piled
    in two groups/ crowning
    element in the form of
    enormous bell
    Characteristic Features;
    1. Mature planning of the whole
    structure
    2. Proportionate distribution of its parts
    3. Graceful curve of its Sikhara
    4. Elegant architectural and plastic
    decoration
    5. Impressive Dimensions
    THANKS……

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