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Brahmeswara Temple
ବ୍ରହ୍ମେଶ୍ବର ମନ୍ଦିର
Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha
Somavamsi dynasty (11th century CE)KalingaHindu (Shaiva)ASI-protectedAI Compiled
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Built in the 11th century by Queen Kolavati Devi, the Brahmeswara Temple marks an advanced phase of Kalinga architecture in Bhubaneswar. It is designed in the panchayatana style with a main shrine surrounded by four smaller corner shrines.
It features the first use of iron beams in Orissan architecture and is famous for its exquisite carvings of dancers, musicians, and floral motifs.