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Brahmeswara

Brahmeswara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is regarded as an important early example of Odishan temple architecture. Its name is often linked to a patron or to symbolic associations with Brahmanic culture, though the exact founder remains a matter of scholarly debate.

Dating to the 9th century CE, the temple is associated with the early medieval Somavamsi period. It

Architecturally, Brahmeswara presents a compact, square sanctum with a vertical shikhara, reflecting the rekha-deul style that

Today, the temple is part of Bhubaneswar’s enduring temple heritage and is visited for its historical significance

stands
as
a
key
reference
for
the
development
of
temple
design
in
central
Odisha
during
this
era.
The
structure
has
survived
with
much
of
its
original
decorative
program
and
is
protected
as
a
monument
of
national
importance
by
the
Archaeological
Survey
of
India.
characterizes
much
of
early
Odishan
temple
building.
The
temple
sits
on
a
raised
platform
and
is
surrounded
by
an
array
of
carved
stonework
on
its
exterior
walls.
Sculptural
panels
depict
deities,
mythological
scenes,
and
intricate
motifs
such
as
floral
elements
and
scrollwork,
illustrating
Shaivite
themes
and
the
broader
religious
milieu
of
the
time.
and
its
example
of
early
Kalinga
architecture.
It
complements
other
important
sites
in
the
city,
such
as
the
Lingaraja,
Mukteshvara,
and
Rajarani
temples,
contributing
to
an
understanding
of
ancient
Odisha
temple-building
traditions.