Read this article to learn about the 24 Ancient Temples in India. 1. Ladh Khan Temple, Aihole 450 C.E: This is a primitive and oldest temple of the group built at Aihole in Dharwar district in Karnataka state built around 450C.E. The present appearance of the temple is not impressive. It is a low flat roofed building and its plan [...]
Read this article to learn about the Temples in Odisha: 8 Ancient Temples in Odisha! 1. Parasrameswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, 8th Cent. C.E: The oldest building of the entire series is the temple of Parasrameswara a small structure, built in 8th century C.E at Bhubaneswar. The entire length is only 15 metres and it consists of: i. Jagamohan or Pillared hall [...]
Temples of Odisha: Notes on Ancient Temples of Odisha! The temples of Odisha, dating from the 8th to about mid-13th century, provide a study in one of the earliest movements in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. In Bhubaneswar, several sanctuaries were erected so that taken together they form a city of temples. Outstanding is the great Lingaraja temple dedicated to [...]