Brahmeswara Temple is a famous Hindu temple. It is situated in Bhuvaneshwar town of Khordha district, Odisha. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. In the end of 9th century it was built. This temple contains accuracy date by the use of wording that was originally on the temple. They are destroyed unfortunately. The records of this informarion are preserved. In the 18th centuary this was rebuilt by Somavamsi king Udyotakesari with the help of by his Mother Queen Kolavati Devi.
This temple is built in the traditional architecture style by using of stones. The temple is in the pyramid shape. Inside and outside of this temple it contains the sculpture.
The Orissan temple has two connecting buildings. The smaller is the Jagmohana, or assembly hall. Behind it is the Sikhara, the towering sanctuary. The sand stone walls has the symbolic decoration and the god likes figures which helps believer in his meditation.
The door frame contains the beautiful designs are symbolic decorations and the notion of god like figures, holding a trident and a human head, standing on a corpse. Shiva and other deities are also depicted in their horrific aspects.
The Brahmeswara Temple is situated in
Bhuvaneshwar, Khordha district, Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In the end of the 9th Century, it was constructed, and later, in the 18th
Century, it was rebuilt by Somavamsi king Udyotakesari with the help of by his
Mother Queen Kolavati Devi.
The temple was built in the style of
Panchatanaya temple architecture. By the main temple, there are four more
temples built around the corners. This used to depict the power and prosperity
of their builders. Though the typical Odishi structure is still noticed, the
temple has two major sections. The Vimana and the Jagmohana are built according
to the archetypal Kalinga architecture. The Vimana of the temple is around
18.96 m that was built to be the main sanctum sanatorium for Lord Brahmeswar
Shiva lingam to consecrate. The Jagmohana is famous for the lion head idols
that were first found at the Mukteswar Temple. The sandstone walls and the
wooden structures of the interior are worth mentioning.
The temple belongs to the late 11th Century
according to an inscription carried to Calcutta from Bhubaneswar. The
inscription indicates that the temple was built by Kolavatidevi, the mother of
Somavamsi king Udyota Kesari. It was built with four Natyasalas at a place
known as Siddhatirtha in Ekamra (modern day Bhubaneswar). The inscription was
recorded during the 18th renal year of Udyotha Kesari, corresponding to 1060
CE.
Bhubaneswar can be reached through Airways and
is connected to Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Vishakapatnam, Hyderabad, and
Raipur through regular flights. The Biju Patna Airport is Bhubaneswar is the
only major airport in the state. Bhubanewar is directly connected by rail with
the important city like Kolkata, Puri, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore,
Guwahati, Hyderabad, Tirupati and Trivandrum. Bhubaneswar is linked Berhampur,
Chilka, Cuttack, Konark, Paradip, Puri, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and other places.
Inter – State bus services operated daily between Kolkata and Puri via
Bhubaneswar and Tatanagar (Jamshedpur).
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra
Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho
Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount
Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown
his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I
surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti
Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva,
who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for
immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
At a distance of 3 km from Lingaraja Temple and 5 km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Brahmeswara Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the temple city of Bhubaneswar. It is one of the holy places to visit in Bhubaneswar and among the best places of heritage in Orissa.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Brahmeswara Temple stands in a courtyard flanked by four smaller temples. The temple belongs to late 11th century according to an inscription carried to Calcutta from Bhubaneswar. The inscription indicates that the temple was built in 1058 AD by King Udyotakesari's mother Kolavati Devi during the Somavamsi king's 18th ruling year.
The temple is built in the traditional Kalinga architecture style by using of stones. The temple is classified as a panchatanaya temple where four subsidiary shrines situated in the four corners of the main shrine. This pyramid shape temple has two parts namely the Vimana and Jagamohana. The Vimana of the temple is around 18.96 m. It was during the construction of this temple that iron beams were used by the builders. The Jagamohana is famous for the lion head idols that were first found at the Mukteswar Temple. The sandstone walls and the wooden structures of the interior are worth mentioning.
Brahmeswara Temple is renowned for its artistic sculptures, especially for the sculptures in the tower and porch of the temple. Tantric related images are also placed inside this temple. The exterior walls of the temple are adorned with the figures of several gods and goddesses, carvings of birds, animals and some religious scenes. Exquisite of the carvings is Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja, playing a veena above a bull and voluptuous female figures elaborately bedecked with ornaments.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Brahmeswara Temple stands in a courtyard flanked by four smaller temples. The temple belongs to late 11th century according to an inscription carried to Calcutta from Bhubaneswar. The inscription indicates that the temple was built in 1058 AD by King Udyotakesari's mother Kolavati Devi during the Somavamsi king's 18th ruling year.
The temple is built in the traditional Kalinga architecture style by using of stones. The temple is classified as a panchatanaya temple where four subsidiary shrines situated in the four corners of the main shrine. This pyramid shape temple has two parts namely the Vimana and Jagamohana. The Vimana of the temple is around 18.96 m. It was during the construction of this temple that iron beams were used by the builders. The Jagamohana is famous for the lion head idols that were first found at the Mukteswar Temple. The sandstone walls and the wooden structures of the interior are worth mentioning.
Brahmeswara Temple is renowned for its artistic sculptures, especially for the sculptures in the tower and porch of the temple. Tantric related images are also placed inside this temple. The exterior walls of the temple are adorned with the figures of several gods and goddesses, carvings of birds, animals and some religious scenes. Exquisite of the carvings is Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja, playing a veena above a bull and voluptuous female figures elaborately bedecked with ornaments.
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