BEAUTIFUL BHUBANESWAR

Bhubaneswar is also known as the "Temple City of India".The capital of Odisha was earlier referred to as Ekamrashetra. The beauty of the temples in Old Town leaves weary travelers frolicking to the city with awe. The architectural marvels of the temples are Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Rajarani Temple, and many more which are the perfect depiction of the glory of the Kalinga style of temple architecture. The Kalinga architectural style refers to the style of Hindu architecture which flourished in ancient Kalinga also referred to as Utkal.
A round around the city starting from Mukteshvara temple to Ananta Vasudev, Lingaraj and many others leaves one to marvel at these exquisite and intricate carvings in the temples which speak about the rich heritage that this Utkalbhoomi holds for onlookers from different parts of the world.
The buzz of people in the bazaars near Lingaraj temple gives us a picture of the busy and crowded streets of India. The chanting of Hare Krishna in the temples around the Mukteshvara lake adds to the spiritual beauty of the Old Town. A must-visit for all those who are interested in Temple Architecture and also for those who wish to experience spirituality and divinity.


                        
Mukteshvara temple
Location: Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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