Sari Deul Temple, Bhubaneswar, Khurda

Description

Sari Deul Temple An ancient shrine situated in Bhubaneswar, the Sari Deul Temple is an outstanding example of a Sapta-Ratha temple, is noted for its intricate carvings. The presiding deity here is Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Its art and architecture indicates belong to the Ganga period. The temple has a narrow courtyard which is enclosed by a low compound-wall.Its ornamented balustrade windows on the south side are relieved with dancers and the north with musicians. The niche above the south window depicts a royal procession with the king seated on an elephant and surrounded by infantry, cavalry and elephants. The Sari Deul is noted for its minute carvings. Its narrow courtyard is enclosed by a low compound-wall. The Sari Deula at Bhubaneswar, facing west, consists of only a vimana and a jagamohana. The temple reproduces the fundamental features of Orissan temple architecture in its mature phase in having a panchanga bada and a saptaratha plan. The facets of the jangha are relieved with meandering creepers, flowers and scroll-work, often containing animal-figures, the central facets being further distinguished by khakhara-and pidha-mundis. The corner khakhara-mundis on the lower jangha-mundis having their female counterparts. Of the parsva-devatas only the chlorite image of Parvati is extant.