Manibhadresvara Temple – II
Manibhadresvara Temple – II is an abandoned Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. Its elevation is 74 feet (23 m).
| Manibhadresvara Temple – II | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | lord Siva |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhubaneswar |
| State | Orissa |
| Country | India |
  Location in Orissa | |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°14′27″N 85°50′12″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture) |
| Completed | 12-13th century A.D. |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Location
It is situated on the left side of the Rath Road branching from Mausima (Ramesvara) temple to Badheibanka Chowk. The temple now stands on private land.
History
It is privately owned by Rabindra Kumar Paramaguru. Its architectural features indicate that it was formed in the 8th century.
Architecture
Its typology is Rekha deul in the Kalingan style. The temple is surrounded by Paramaguru temple, shops, a well and residential buildings. The temple faces east. On plan, the temple has a square vimana that measures 2.20 square meters. On elevation, the temple is a triratha that measures 4.20 m in height. Pabhaga is buried, jangha 1.00 m, gandi 3.00 m, mastaka 0.20 m. The amalaka stone is broken.
Decorative features include door jams that measure 1.20 m in height x 0.90 m in width, a plain lintel. It is built with grey sandstone using dry masonry.
Conservation
Cracks have developed in all sides of the temple. Pabhaga is buried and the kanika paga has collapsed. The temple is crumbling.
References
- Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan & Team, Dated on 15.11.2006, Debala Mitra, ‘Bhubaneswar’ New Delhi, 1958, p. 29.
- K.C. Panigrahi, Archaeological Remains at Bhubaneswar, Calcutta, 1961. pp. 16–17.
- L. S.S. O’ Malley, Bengal District Gazetteer Puri, Calcutta, 1908, p. 240.
- M.M. Ganguly, Orissa and Her remains, Calcutta, 1912, PP. 393–394.
- p.R. Ramachandra Rao, Bhubaneswar Kalinga Temple Architecture, Hyderabad, 1980, p. 29.
- R.P. Mohapatra, ‘Archaeology in Orissa’. Vol. I, Delhi, 1986. p. 57.
- R.L. Mitra. The Antiauities of Orissa, Vol.II, Calcutta, 1963, pp. 160–161.
- T.E. Donaldson, ‘Hindu Temple Art of Orissa’. Vol. I, Leiden, 1985, p. 76.
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