The Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar is a
beautiful temple with amazing architecture belonging to the mid 11th century
A.D.
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| Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneswar |
It is located near the Lingaraj Temple. In the traditional sanskrit texts, the Rajarani Temple was referred to as Indresvara Siva Temple.
Presently, there is no deity in the sanctum. It has been named Rajarani
from Rajarania- the fine grained yellowish sand stone that has been used to
build the entire edifice.
The Rajarani Temple has scenes of marriage of Lord Shiva & Devi Pravati. The
walls of the sanctum grace superb sculptures of ‘nayikas’ in various roles and
moods that appear true-to-life with grace, beauty, motion & expressions. There
is also ample display of nature in the sculptures.
For more details about the temple, visit the
Odisha Tourism & Archeological Survey of India sites.
The Rajarani Temple now hosts the Rajarani Music Festival
2014 organized by Odisha Tourism from January 18-20, 2014.
Refer to the advertisements below.
The schedule is mentioned
too. Check out the programme highlights.
With renowned artists performing, the Rajarani Music Festival 2014 looks promising.
Learn more about Odisha from the- Orissa Tourism Government Website
Very nice! Rajarani Temple is so beautiful & functions held with it in the background have to be simply breathtaking! :)
ReplyDeleteSurely. But, yet to visit the Festival. Saw the ad and had to share...
DeleteThanks for the appreciation :)
Good info.
ReplyDeleteI had visited Konark temple ages back, time to revisit!
Good to know, Indrani. You'll love the Rajarani Temple of Bhubaneswar. :)
DeleteRajarani Temple is beautifully decorated with great sculptures ! I've visited it a couple of times..:-)
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful, Maniparna! It means you have visited Bhubaneswar multiple times :)
DeleteI just wish the pictures were bigger! Anyway, thanks for the valuable info. :)
ReplyDeleteRenuka, The pics are courtesy the Odisha Tourism site. :) Agree that more images could have enhanced the look.
DeleteYou are most welcome to visit Bhubaneswar & get spoilt for choice - click as many pics as you want :P
Beautiful Temple!! Very Informative post!!
ReplyDeleteGlad that you liked it Aditya :) This is just 1 Temple of the Temple City! Do plan to visit Bhubaneswar to see lots more :)
DeleteWhat a coincidence - I just am back from Bhubaneswar where I visited the Lingaraj Temple and did see this one too
ReplyDeleteThat's really nice Suresh ji. Am sure you must have enjoyed the experience.
DeleteWill be great if you share your trip details & pics for all of us who didn't have a chance to visit the Festival :)
I wrote this Post as I saw ads of the Rajarani Music Festival 2014.