History Ppt-Lingaraj Temple

Lingaraj Temple
Introduction
• Date built: 11th century C.E

• Architect: Unknown
• Creator: Jajati keshari
• Architecture: Kalinga
• Construction System: masonry, cut stone
• Style: Hindu
History of Bhubaneswar
• Bhubaneswar is the capital city
of Orissa in India.
• The city is known as “Ekamra
Kshetra” or “Temple
Metropolis of India. “
• The city has more than 500
temples. Where, some of the
temples are more than 2000
years old.
• These temples exemplify the
art and architecture of ancient
and medieval India. The
construction dates back to 3rd
century B.C. to 16th century
A.D.
Lingaraj Temple
• The Temple was built in 7th
century by The SomaVanshi
King Jajati Kesari.
• Lingaraj means 'the king of
Lingas’ being the symbol of
Lord Shiva worship.
• It is 147ft high.
• It is one of the finest
examples of Hindu Temples
Plan of Lingaraj Temple
Main
N entrance
Bhoga-
Deula Jagamohana Nat-mandapa mandapa
Plan & Section
• The temple complex is a combination of four
structures on an east-west axial alignment namely :
1. The Bhogamandapa which is the dining hall,
2. The Natamandapa is the dancinghall,
3. The Jagamohana is the audience halland
4. The Deula the hall enshrining Shiva.
• The Natamandapa and Bhojamandapa were constructed
later in around 14th century.
• The subsequent additions being taller than the original
Jagmohan threw the entire composition out of balance.
• The temple unlike the gradually descending sweep of the
Khajuraho temple, became rather awkwardly convex.
•It is located in a spatial courtyard of 520 feet by 465 feet
and is bounded by fortified walls.
•Its tower rises up to 180 feet and is elaborately carved.
Spire
Courtyard Fortified
Wall
Characteristics
•The Lingaraj Temple is 55m

high.
•The remarkable structure of
the temple gives the tint of
Kalinga style of architecture.
•Erected in Red Sand Stone ,the
Temple has Stone of darkest
Shade.
•The temple looks much larger
than what actually it is.
Sri Mandir (The Duel)
• The most impressive feature of this temple is the
great tower of Sri Mandir,as it dominates not
only the entire composition, but the whole town
of bhubaneswar with its height and volume.
• Constructed without mortar, this tower is
127feet high and is divided into vertical section.
• The angles of the recesses are filled in with
miniature viand and on the top, are figurers
representing a lion crushing an elephant.
• The vimana is hollow and consists of several
superimposed chambers accessible by a stairway
built through the wall, which is seven feet thick.
• The temple as originally designed, consisted of
the vimana , called Sri Mandir locally, where the
image of Tribhubaneswar (the Lord of the three Section Showing
worlds) popularly called Ling raja is housed. The Duel
Jagamohan(pillared hall)
• The only entrance to the temple was Jag

Mohan (at the east),Before the Nat
mandap and bhog mandap were built.
• The temple is entered by a pyramidal Jog
Mohan.
• In the garb graham (sanctum sanctorum)
is enshrined the Swayambhu lingam, or
self-established Ling, the symbol of Lord
Shiva.
Section showing
Jagmohan
Nat Mandir and Bhog Mandir
Nat-mandap
Bhoga -mandap
• The natyamandir or dance hall, and the bhogmandir

were probably added a century or so later, although
they are in perfect harmony with the architectural
scheme as a whole.
• The interiors of these halls are, generally speaking,
devoid of all ornament, but outer walls of the building
are carved and with sculptures which are among the
best specimens of orison decorative art.
Shrines in the compound of Lingraj Temple
• Amidst the group of subsidiary shrines clustering round the
great temple, two, one, on the north of the 'Jagamohana',
"Bhuvanesvari" and the other, on the south of the 'Duel', are
of the "Hahira" order.
• In some of the other subsidiary shrines can be seen a number

of images of different dates, mostly of 'Karttikeya',and rarely of
'Balaam', 'Sahara', 'Krishna' and 'Trivikrama'.
Subsidiary shrines, Lingraj
Decorative miniature rehab,

Lingraj
Medallion, Lingraj
Details of Carvings
• The surface of Lingaraj temple is covered with
carvings.
• Lingaraj Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and
also adorned with sculptures of Lord Shiva.
The temple complex has three compartments and each one
dedicated to a deity of the Hindu religion. Towards south of the
entrance facing the main temple is the image of Lord Ganesha,
at the back is the image of Goddess Parvati and to the north is
Lord Kartikya. The various pillars and halls adds to its beauty.
GANESHA & NAYIKA LIGARAJA PARVATI LINGRAJA KARTIKEYA

Trivikrama-Vishnu,
Nayika Ling raja MITHUNA LINGRAJA Ling raja
Summary
• The Lingaraj Temple,situated in Bhubaneswar, is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• The Temple Complex has 4 entrances.East side
has the main entrance called The Lion Gate.
• The Temple is built on the Kalinga Style of
Architecture.
• The temple complex consists of four mandapas –
Bhogmandap, Natmandap, Jagmohana and
Viman.
• It is built in red sandstone.

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Lingaraj Temple

• Date built: 11th century C.E

•The Lingaraj Temple is 55m

• The only entrance to the temple was Jag

• The natyamandir or dance hall, and the bhogmandir

• In some of the other subsidiary shrines can be seen a number

Decorative miniature rehab,

GANESHA & NAYIKA LIGARAJA PARVATI LINGRAJA KARTIKEYA

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