Architecture and Sculpture of Orissa

Architecture and sculpture of Orissa is very popular across the world and attract millions of international tourists. The sculptures that you can see on the walls and pillars of the temples and monuments in Orissa are simply outstanding and they speak about the sense of art and crafts among the people of this region long time back. Apart from that, the architecture and sculpture of Orissa speak about the concept of unity in diversity in the country and introduce people with the cultural heritage of the country. The variation in architecture and sculpture of Orissa speak about the influence of different religions like Buddhism, Jainism, Vaisnavism and Saivism.

The Sun Temple in Konarak is the greatest specimen of architecture and sculpture of Orissa. Built by Narasimha-I between 1238 ad 1264, the Sun Temple in Konarak speak clearly about the artistic genius of the people of the state. Everything in Sun Temple starting from the ground conception to the female figure on the roof Jagamohana are proofs of the greatness of architecture and sculpture of Orissa.

Apart from that, the rock-cut elephant at Dhauli, the wonderful lion figures in Bhubaneshwar, the statues discovered near Vibhisansvar temple and Bhaskareswar temple, the forts of Sisupalgarh and Jaugada are also great specimens of ancient architecture and sculpture of Orissa. Besides, you would get to see numerous specimens of typical Budhist architecture, Jaina sculpturessaiva sculptures and Vishnuite sculptures in different parts of Orissa.

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