Who made lingaraj Temple?

Who made lingaraj Temple?

King Jajati Keshari
It is a magnificent monument dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built by King Jajati Keshari in the 10th Century and completed by King Lalatendu Keshari in the 11th Century. The main spire is 54 metres high.

What is the area of Lingaraj temple?

The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. James Fergusson (1808–86), a noted critic and historian rated the temple as “one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple in India”. It is enshrined within a spacious compound wall of laterite measuring 520 ft (160 m) by 465 ft (142 m).

What is the architectural style of Lingaraja Temple Odisha?

Kalinga architectureLingaraja Temple / Architectural styleThe Kaḷinga architectural style is a style of Hindu architecture which flourished in the ancient Kalinga previously known as Utkal and in present eastern Indian state of Odisha. The style consists of three distinct types of temples: Rekha Deula, Pidha Deula and Khakhara Deula. Wikipedia

Who built Bhubaneswar?

architect Otto Konigsberger
Bhubaneswar is called the Temple city of India, due to the presence of large numbers of magnificent temples and architectural heritage. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed by the German architect Otto Konigsberger in 1946. Like Chandigarh and Jamshedpur; it is one of the first planned cities of India.

Who built Biraja temple?

The present temple was built during the 13th century. The principal idol is Devi Durga, who is worshiped as Viraja (Girija), and the temple gave Jajpur the nicknames “Viraja Kshetra” and “Biraja Peetha”….

Why is Bhubaneswar famous for?

The capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar is scenic, lively, green and clean, with a rich cultural life. Known for its temples, the city is a major centre of attraction for tourists from far and wide. It is probably the only city that enables an authentic overview of the stages of development of Hindu temple architecture.