Set your Soul Ablaze with Divinity in Bhubaneswar, India
The Brahmeshwar Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the BrahmeshwarTemple takes pride in its intricately carved interiors, inventive sculptures and depiction of deities and a beautifully decorated ‘jagamohana', which is an area designated for the congregation of devotees. Built by Kolavati, the mother of King Udyotakesari, in the 1061 A.D, the temple glorifies the cult of "devadasis" or "God's maids", a practice which dominates the art and music of Odisha.
The Mukteshwara Temple
The sight of the ornamented and aesthetically decorated Mukteshwara Temple is worth the money spent on the tickets on flights to this exotic land (India). One can see an elaborate representation of the planetary system, exquisitely crafted floral motifs and various sculptures of deities inside the temple. The outer walls of the temple allure visitors with the finest depiction of ancient Indian art and sculpture. The temple is attributed to Mukteshwara, who is believed to be the advocate of "yoga" as a means to achieving "freedom of the soul".
The Parasurameshwar Temple
Tourists booking air tickets to Odisha also include the ParasurameshwarTemple in their itineraries as the temple portrays the typicality of Odishan architecture in its entirety. The temple, albeit dedicated to Lord Shiva, also houses some magnificent sculptures of other prominent Hindu gods like Indra, Yama and Surya. The carved patterns on the walls and windows have been designed to engage and delight the beholder with the charisma of flawless artistry.
The Raj Rani Temple
This 11th century temple is famous for its beautifully crafted dome. Tourists who are planning to buy tickets for Bhubaneswar must include the Raj RaniTemple in their itinerary. Even though the temple no longer remains a place for worship, it is still frequented by swarms of people who wish to see the sculpted figures of the eight-demigods, namely Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirritti, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera and Ishana, as they hold their protective stance and guard the temple.
The Vaital Deul Temple
This ancient temple showcases some of the most eerie depictions of Hindu gods and goddesses which are certain to leave the spectator spellbound. The deity of Chamunda, in its ferocious avatar, is a unique sight to behold. This 8th century temple attracts visitors, who invest on flights, with its unique domes and the spectral aura that surface owing to the tantric activities that were carried out here in the past.
Bhubaneswar delights, charms and enlightens visitors with an authentic taste of the portrayal of religious presentiments of ancient India in the form of exquisitely designed architectural masterpieces.