About Kalinga style ?
The Kalinga style of architecture is a style of temple architecture that is primarily found in the state of Odisha, India. It is characterized by its use of large and ornate stone temples, that feature a pyramidal tower, known as a "rekha deul," which is surmounted by a dome-like structure called a "mastaka." The walls of these temples are often covered in intricate carvings and sculptures, and the temples are typically surrounded by large courtyards and gateways.
The Kalinga style temples are usually built with a combination of sandstone and laterite stones, and are characterized by their distinctive curvilinear towers, which are usually taller and more slender than those found in other styles of Indian temple architecture. The walls of these temples are also adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures, depicting stories from Hindu mythology, and other religious and secular themes.
The Lingaraj Temple, the Mukteswara Temple and the Rajarani Temple are examples of Kalinga Style architecture.
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