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Bhubaneswar is topographically divided into western uplands and eastern lowlands, with hillocks in the western and northern parts. [20] Kanjia lake on the northern outskirts, affords rich biodiversity and is a wetland of national importance. [21] Bhubaneswar's soils are 65 per cent laterite, 25 per cent alluvial and 10 per cent sandstone. [22]
Ekamra Kshetra or the temple city of Bhubaneswar is a series of ancient sandstone temples, heritage ponds and water tanks, its wealth of monuments is testament to an ancient continuous architectural and historical heritage covering over 2,000 years from the 3rd century BC to the 15th century AD.
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Chamunda is surrounded by a host of other smaller size allied deities carved in the lower parts of the walls, each within a niche separate by a pilaster. The figure on the east wall, to the right of the door, is a skeleton form of Bhairava , the counterpart of Chamunda.
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English: Tweet Text: To further beautify Shri Lingaraj Temple periphery in Bhubaneswar, CM @Naveen_Odisha has launched the much-awaited Bindusagar lake rejuvenation project. Addressing the event, CM highlighted importance of the holy lake & #Odisha Govt's efforts for development of the heritage site.
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The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. [2] [3] [4] Shiva's consort and the temple's presiding Goddess, Parvati, is referred to as Annapurna or Girija. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft (55 m) tall.