Kalinga Heritage

Very near to the banks of Mahanadi , at Subarnapur Village, in Athagarh block. Probably one of most closest replica of Jagannath temple in Puri — and very well preserved . This was perhaps the 5th temple built by Ganga Kings on the Kataka side by Anangabhimadeba III . A Rekha vimana and pidha jagamohana of Kalingan order and very complete. Gorgeously decorated with architectural motifs such askhakharamundis in talajangha, pidhamundis in the uparajangha, and rekhamundi designs in talagarbhika. The maithuna images mostly rajapana scenes are profusely carved in the jagamohana. Animals procession, with musicians also found on the jagamohana entrance. Seeing the Triad inside the sanctum was bliss. This is 40 kms away from Kataka , and place it is located is just stunning . Would recommend to visit the places from October to March. Presenting a photo blog. Note: All photos were taken by Mr. Bikash R. Das. ...

The temple kitchen of Lord Jagannatha is situated in the east south corner of Meghnad Pracheri. In old days, this kitchen was situated on the back side of Satyanarayana temple. At that time, the quantity was small. The present kitchen is built during the period of Sri Dibyasimha Deba(1682–1713). A roof from temple kitchen to Bhogo mandapa was built during the time of King Harekrushna Deba(1720–25). There are 750 numbers of stoves in the kitchen. The kitchen is divided in to three types: 1.kitchen for Kotha Bhoga(Government Bhoga) 2.Kitchen for common bhoga 3.Kitchen specially meant for cakes The kitchens are of special types. They are placed in 6 to 7 feet high from ground level. It would be intresting to note here that the process of cooking as done in the kitchen has some pecularities. In the same oven nine earthen pots are placed and cooking is done simulataneously. According to tantric texts the number nine and multiplication of nine constitute the glorious features of ...