Bhubaneswar
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Bhubaneswar is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Odisha, located in the Khordha district. The region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as Chakra Kshetra and Ekamra Kshetra. Bhubaneswar is dubbed the "Temple City", a nickname earned because of the 700 temples which once stood there. In contemporary times, it has emerged as an education hub and an attractive business destination.
Image: Bhubaneswar skyline
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Image: Rajarani Temple 2
Image: Nandankanan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Kalinga architecture
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The 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. The former two are associated with Vishnu, Surya and Shiva temples while the third is mainly with Chamunda and Durga temples. The Rekha Deula and Khakhara Deula houses are the sanctum sanctorum while the Pidha Deula constitutes outer dancing and offering halls.
Simplified schema of a Kalinga architecture temple
The Lingaraja Temple, a revered pilgrimage center and the culminating result of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar, sixth century AD.
The Jagannath Temple, one of the four holiest places (Dhamas) of Hinduism, in the coastal town of Puri in Odisha.
Konark Sun Temple, one of the most well renowned temples in India, a World Heritage Site. the tower has collapsed in the past.