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Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar
10th-century Hindu temple in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mukteshwara Temple (IAST: Mukteśwara; also spelt Mukteswara) is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE[1] and is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha. The stylistic development the Mukteswara marks the culmination of all earlier developments, and initiates a period of experiment which continues for an entire century, as seen in such temples as the Rajarani Temple and Lingaraj temple, both located in Bhubaneswar.[2] It is one of the prominent tourist attractions of the city.[3]
For other uses, see Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple.
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Mukteshwara Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Khurda |
Deity | Mukteshwara (Shiva) |
Location | |
State | Odisha |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 20°14′33.72″N 85°50′25.41″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Kalinga architecture |
Completed | 950–975 CE |
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![in front of the Jagamohana is a masterpiece dating from about 900 AD. It is a detached portal consisting of two pillars supporting an arch within a semicircular shaped pediment. The decoration of the arch, with languorously reclining females and bands of delicate scroll-work, is the most striking feature.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Mukteshwar_torana.jpg/640px-Mukteshwar_torana.jpg)