![]() Buddhist Temple Sculpture of Odisha The Buddhist sculptural art developed during the rule Emperor Ashoka from 261 BC to about 12th Century AD. Sculptures representing Boddhisatva and Avalokiteswara in different forms along with Buddha images, stupas and monasteries were the main constituent of the early medieval Odishan sculptural art. There are sculptures pertaining to various sects of Hinduism in Odisha, Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism (represented by Durga and her different forms). The Sailodbhava, the Bhaumakaras, the Somavansis and the illustrious Gangas are known for temple building. The sculptures and superb carvings on the temples at Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark are the finest examples of the Odisha's glorious past. Features of Temple Sculpture of Odisha The temple sculptures are of two categories: the cult image and the decorative motifs. ![]() Rajarani Temple is a temple that was built in the eleventh century. The temple has erotic carvings of women. Its sculptures have depth. Mukteswara temple and Lingaraja temple of Bhubaneshwar is also known for its sculpture. The sculptured gateway, the Jagamohana with diamond shaped latticed windows and decorated interiors and the plethora of sculptural work deserve mention. The sculptures in the ceiling of the Jagamohan are an entirely different creation. Sculptures can be found of elephants, monkeys, lions and other animals. |
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