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#LingarajaTemple is dedicated to #LordShiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple is believed to be built by the kings from the Somavamsi dynasty, with later additions from the Ganga rulers.

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The temple is built in the Deula style that has 4 components namely, vimana, jagamohana, natamandira & bhoga-mandapa, each increasing in the height to its predecessor.

📷:Central vimana and temples in the #LingarajaTemple complex.

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#LingarajaTemple is active in worship practises and #LordShiva is worshipped as Harihara. The temple faces east & is built of sandstone and laterite.

📷1: Minor temples in Lingaraja Temple complex which has around 50 other shrines and is enclosed by a large compound wall.

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📷1: The flag of the temple fixed to a Pinaka bow.

📷2: The lingam in the temple is a natural unshaped stone that rests on a Sakti. Such a lingam is called Krutibasa or Swayambhu and is found in 64 places in different parts of India.

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An underground river originating from the #LingarajaTemple fills the Bindusagar Tank & the water is believed to heal physical & spiritual illness. The water from the tank is thus treated sacred and pilgrims take a holy dip during festive occasions.

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Every year the chariot festival (Ratha-Yatra) of Lingaraja is celebrated on Ashokashtami. The deity is taken in a chariot to Rameshwar Deula temple.

📷1: Rukuna Ratha yatra is an annual Ratha yatra of Lord Lingaraja.

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📷1: The main spire of the temple.

📷2: A sculpted griffin or "udagajasingha" on the main temple spire.

📷3: Birds eye view of #LingarajaTemple during Deepa Dana February 2020.

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