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Naganatheswar Temple, Nagana : It is one of the ancient temples of
Dhenkanal. Situated about 20 kms. from Dhenkanal at Nagena. According to
Dwadash Jyotirilinga Stottra, this Linga is one among the 12 Jyotirilingas in
India. Near this river Brahmani turns Northward. So she is regarded as holy
as the Ganga. |
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NAGANATHESWAR A POETRY ON
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Masterpieces
of Imagination & Execution
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Ananta Sayan
67 Km. from Dhenkanal, 23 Km. from
Angul and 3 Km. From Talcher one finds the Anantasayi Image of Lord Vishnu on
the rocky bed of the River Brahmani at Saranga. The hoods of Ananta, the
serpent king spread over the head of Lord Vishnu as the crown and cover. The
primal lotus, housing Brahma, the Creator, originates from Vishnu’s naval, the supreme being enjoys delight of
his cosmic sleep in the water of the river Brahmani. |
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Issaneswar Shiva Temple,
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Dhenkanal
occupies a
unique place in the architectural realm of Odisha. The evolution of architectural styles in eastern India in general & Odisha in particular has a profound influence in the temple architecture in Dhenkanal. Eastern Indian styles particularly the Nagar style which subsequently has sub-styles as Triratha, Pancharath, Saptarath in the Rekha Deula category. Through out history, the architecture distinctively evolved in the Somavansi, the Ganga & Gajapati periods are found in this district. Dhenkanal, hence bears all the technical marvels of temple styles. A part from that, with has its own interpretation in the Bhapur style of architecture. |
