Dhabaleswar Temple

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The president recently offered prayers at the Dhabaleswar Temple near Berhampur, marking the final engagement of her three-day visit to Odisha.

About Dhabaleswar Temple

• It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• It is located on an island on River Mahanadi near Cuttack, Odisha . 
• It is one of the oldest temples in Odisha. It dates back to the early 10th and 11th century. 
• The temple structure was constructed during the rule of the Somavamshi dynasty by King Yayati Keshari.
• The present-day temple was constructed by King Bir Kishore of Khurda around 1232 AD. 

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Dhabaleswar Temple Architecture

• It is built in the Kalinga style of architecture.
• The main temple structure is built of sandstone. It has a square plan with a pyramidal roof. 
• Several smaller shrines of various deities surround the main temple. 
• The temple has three main chambers, with the central chamber housing the idol of Shiva. 
• The temple has a beautiful entrance known as Jagamohan. Intricate carvings of animals, birds, and mythological figures decorate it. 
• Around the temple, there is a marble-covered raised platform.  
• The temple contains multiple sculptures of deities on its walls.  
• The distinctive feature of the Dhabaleswar Temple is its two-tiered roof, which is made of terracotta tiles. 

News: NOA