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ASI Protected
Bhubaneswar Temple Town
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
7th-13th Century CE
Once had over 7,000 temples. About 500 survive, making it the Temple City. The Bindusagar tank is central.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Eastern Ganga
- Style
- Kalinga
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Primarily)
- Languages
- Odia, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Odia, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Temple City — 500 surviving. Originally 7,000+ temples. Bindusagar tank
Architectural Features
500 surviving templesBindusagar tankKalinga architectureDeul and Khakhara styles