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'''Narasimha Temple''' is a 14th–15th-century temple in [[Bhubaneswar]] city | '''Narasimha Temple''' is a 14th–15th-century temple in [[Bhubaneswar]] city of the state of [[Odisha, India]]. | ||
The | The time period of its construction is estimated from its architectural features. Its tradition and legends are same as the Gosagaresvara temple. It is situated in the precinct of Gosagaresvara on the southeastern side of Gosagaresvara Shiva and Paradaresvara Shiva temples. The presiding deity is a four armed [[Narasimha]] image seating on a pedestal. His upper left hand holding a [[Shankha|conch]], upper right hand holds a [[Sudarshan Chakra|disk]] while in his major left and right hand are busy in killing the demon. The base of the pedestal is carved with series of females, in anjalii mudra. The cella measures 1.15 square metres and is facing towards west. | ||
==Physical description== | ==Physical description== | ||
=== | ===Surroundings=== | ||
The temple surrounded by Sanisvara Siva temple in west, Paradaresvara Siva and Gosagaresvara Siva temple in the north western corner and Isanesvara in the north eastern corner. | The temple surrounded by Sanisvara Siva temple in west, Paradaresvara Siva and Gosagaresvara Siva temple in the north western corner and Isanesvara in the north eastern corner. | ||
=== | ===Orientation=== | ||
The temple is facing towards west. | The temple is facing towards west. | ||
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The temple stands over a low pista. On plan, temple is pancharatha with a square vimana measuring 2.10 square metres and a frontal porch of 0.40 metres. On elevation, temple is in pidha order with usual bada, gandi and mastaka measuring 3.38 metres in height from bottom to top. The bada measuring 1.28 metres has threefold divisions in which pabhaga measures 0.38 metres, jangha 0.73 metres and baranda measures 0.27 metres in height. The gandi measures 1.15 metres and the mastaka 0.95 in height.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} | The temple stands over a low pista. On plan, temple is pancharatha with a square vimana measuring 2.10 square metres and a frontal porch of 0.40 metres. On elevation, temple is in pidha order with usual bada, gandi and mastaka measuring 3.38 metres in height from bottom to top. The bada measuring 1.28 metres has threefold divisions in which pabhaga measures 0.38 metres, jangha 0.73 metres and baranda measures 0.27 metres in height. The gandi measures 1.15 metres and the mastaka 0.95 in height.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} | ||
==Condition of the temple== | ==Condition of the temple== | ||
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The temple was repaired by the Orissa State Archaeology under X and XI Finance Commission Award and presently maintained by the locals living around the temple. At the moment the temple is in a good state. | The temple was repaired by the Orissa State Archaeology under X and XI Finance Commission Award and presently maintained by the locals living around the temple. At the moment the temple is in a good state. | ||
Detached sculptures of a four armed [[ | Detached sculptures of a four armed [[Ganesha]] and a [[lingam]] made of sandstone are there inside the sanctum. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan ({{ISBN|81-7375-164-1}}) | * Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan ({{ISBN|81-7375-164-1}}) | ||
* http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/orkhurda009.pdf | * http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/orkhurda009.pdf | ||
<!--- Categories ---> | <!--- Categories ---> | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Bhubaneswar]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Bhubaneswar]] | ||
[[Category:Narasimha temples]] | [[Category:Narasimha temples]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:03, 7 May 2022
| Narasimha Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Khurda |
| Deity | Narasimha |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhubaneswar |
| State | Odisha |
| Country | India |
  Location in Odisha | |
| Coordinates | 20°15′11″N 85°50′36″E / 20.25306°N 85.84333°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture) |
| Completed | 14-15th century A.D. |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
Narasimha Temple is a 14th–15th-century temple in Bhubaneswar city of the state of Odisha, India.
The time period of its construction is estimated from its architectural features. Its tradition and legends are same as the Gosagaresvara temple. It is situated in the precinct of Gosagaresvara on the southeastern side of Gosagaresvara Shiva and Paradaresvara Shiva temples. The presiding deity is a four armed Narasimha image seating on a pedestal. His upper left hand holding a conch, upper right hand holds a disk while in his major left and right hand are busy in killing the demon. The base of the pedestal is carved with series of females, in anjalii mudra. The cella measures 1.15 square metres and is facing towards west.
Physical description[edit | edit source]
Surroundings[edit | edit source]
The temple surrounded by Sanisvara Siva temple in west, Paradaresvara Siva and Gosagaresvara Siva temple in the north western corner and Isanesvara in the north eastern corner.
Orientation[edit | edit source]
The temple is facing towards west.
Architectural features (plan and elevation)[edit | edit source]
The temple stands over a low pista. On plan, temple is pancharatha with a square vimana measuring 2.10 square metres and a frontal porch of 0.40 metres. On elevation, temple is in pidha order with usual bada, gandi and mastaka measuring 3.38 metres in height from bottom to top. The bada measuring 1.28 metres has threefold divisions in which pabhaga measures 0.38 metres, jangha 0.73 metres and baranda measures 0.27 metres in height. The gandi measures 1.15 metres and the mastaka 0.95 in height.[citation needed]
Condition of the temple[edit | edit source]
The temple was repaired by the Orissa State Archaeology under X and XI Finance Commission Award and presently maintained by the locals living around the temple. At the moment the temple is in a good state.
Detached sculptures of a four armed Ganesha and a lingam made of sandstone are there inside the sanctum.
References[edit | edit source]
- Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan (ISBN 81-7375-164-1)
- http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/orkhurda009.pdf