Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar

For other uses, see Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple.
Mukteshwara Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKhurda
DeityMukteshwara (Shiva)
Location
StateOdisha
CountryIndia
Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar is located in Odisha
Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar
Odisha
Geographic coordinates20°14′33.72″N 85°50′25.41″E / 20.2427000°N 85.8403917°E / 20.2427000; 85.8403917
Architecture
TypeKalinga architecture
Completed950–975 CE
in front of the Jagamohana is a masterpiece dating from about 900 AD. It is a detached portal consisting of two pillars supporting an arch within a semicircular shaped pediment. The decoration of the arch, with languorously reclining females and bands of delicate scroll-work, is the most striking feature.
The decorated torana archway of Mukteshwar Temple

Mukteshwara Temple (IAST: Mukteśwara; also spelt Mukteswara) is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE[1] and is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha. The stylistic development the Mukteswara marks the culmination of all earlier developments, and initiates a period of experiment which continues for an entire century, as seen in such temples as the Rajarani Temple and Lingaraj temple, both located in Bhubaneswar.[2] It is one of the prominent tourist attractions of the city.[3]

  1. ^ Smith, Walter (1991). "Images of Divine Kings from the Mukteśwara Temple, Bhubaneswar". Artibus Asiae. 51 (1/2): 90–106. doi:10.2307/3249678. JSTOR 3249678.
  2. ^ Smith, Walter (1994). The Mukteśvara Temple in Bhubaneswar. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited. p. xix. ISBN 81-208-0793-6.
  3. ^ Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 175.