Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
Lingaraj Temple is actually a 54-meter tower and is undoubtedly the most worthy architectural achievements of ancient India. Lingaraj Temple is located at Bhubaneswar, which was the capital of ancient and prosperous Kalinga Empire. Lingaraj Temple is an epitome of the rich talent that existed in ancient India of 11th century. This is reason, which makes it one of most famous temples present in India.
The Temple
Lingaraj Temple is spread over a huge area of 250000 sq feet and is confined by huge beautifully carved walls. The Bindu Sagar lake surrounds this amazing temple and its tower is about 180 feet tall which is decorated with splendid sculpturing work.
Architectural Excellence
Images of God and Goddess are amazingly carved and graven on the outer walls of the temple. The complete layout of Lingaraj Temple is basically divided in three sections, each having a temple of a different God. Idol of Lord Ganesha is situated at the southern entrance of the main temple. And the idol is Goddess Parvati is present at its back and you can worship Lord Kartikya at the northern entrance of the temple. Number of pillars are present in the witness of the temple enhance the beauty of the temple.