Astasambhu Siva Temple – V
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Astasambhu Siva Temple – V is a temple (Lat.20°14’62”N., Long.85°50’18”E. Elev.107 ft.) in the state of Orissa
in India
. It is located within the Uttaresvara Siva temple precinct. The temple is privately owned and is under care and maintenance of Ratnakara Gargabatu and family. The temple is which was worshipped earlier is now abandoned and is described as non-living temple.
in east, compound wall in west, Uttaresvara Siva temple in north and Astasambhu Siva Temple – IV
in south. The temple faces towards east.
tree at the base of the pista in the eastern side. The detached and loose sculpture of a lotus pedestal made of sand stone is there inside the sanctum. The temple had been repaired by Orissan State Archaeology under X and XI Finance Commission Award.
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is located within the Uttaresvara Siva temple precinct. The temple is privately owned and is under care and maintenance of Ratnakara Gargabatu and family. The temple is which was worshipped earlier is now abandoned and is described as non-living temple.
History
The details mentioned in Bada division and Pabhaga mouldings on the temple shows that the temple traces its origin back to 10th century A.D.Physical Description
The temple is surrounded by Astasambhu Siva Temple – VIAstasambhu Siva Temple – VI
Astasambhu Siva Temple – VI is a temple in the state of Orissa in India. It is located within the Uttaresvara Siva temple precinct. The temple is privately owned and is under care and maintenance of Ratnakara Gargabatu and family...
in east, compound wall in west, Uttaresvara Siva temple in north and Astasambhu Siva Temple – IV
Astasambhu Siva Temple – IV
Astasambhu Siva Temple – IV is a temple of hindu god siva. This is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar , a well known heritage place and capital of Orissa.- Ownership :...
in south. The temple faces towards east.
Architectural Features
The building material used was dressed laterite and construction was according to dry masonry technique. The temple architecture belongs to Kalingan style of architecture. The temple stands on a low pista measuring 2.25 sq.m with a height of 0.35 m. On plan the temple has a square vimana measuring 2.25 sq.m with a frontal porch of 0.25 m. The Vimana is pancharatha. On elevation, the vimana is of rekha order with bada, gandi and mastaka that measures 4.50 m in height. With three fold divisions of bada, the temple has a trianga bada measuring 1.40 m in height. At the bottom the pabhaga has four base mouldings of khura, kumbha, pata and basanta that measures 0.36 m. jangha measures 0.82 m and baranda measures 0.30 m in height. Gandi measures 2.10 m and mastaka 1.00 m. The doorjamb is plain and measures 0.97 m x 0.48 m.Conservation Problem and Remedies
There is a pipalSacred Fig
The Sacred Fig, Ficus religiosa, or Bo-Tree , Peepal is a species of banyan fig native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, southwest China and Indochina...
tree at the base of the pista in the eastern side. The detached and loose sculpture of a lotus pedestal made of sand stone is there inside the sanctum. The temple had been repaired by Orissan State Archaeology under X and XI Finance Commission Award.