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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


6. Brahmeswar Temple

 

The temple was erected at the end of the 9th century AD, and is richly carved inside and out.

This temple can be dated with fair accuracy by the use of inscriptions that were originally on the temple.

They are now lost, but records of them preserve the information that it was built around 1058 AD.

The temple was built in the 18th reignal year of the Somavanshi king Udyotakesari by his mother Kolavati Devi. This corresponds to 1058 AD.
 
7. Vaital Deul Temple

 

One of the oldest temples (late 8th century), Vaital Deul Temple's striking feature is the shape of its sanctuary tower.

The semi-cylindrical shape of its roof-a leading example of khakhara order of temples-bears an affinity to the Dravidian gopuram of the South India temples.

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