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The temple known for the beautiful fragrances. Parsurameswara Temple, a perfect representation of Kalingan Architecture. The temple was built by the Shailodbhavas. Researchers say the temple construction was during 5th Century, but most of the scholars agreed it is from the 7th century. The temple has the assembly hall the Jagamohana. This is said to be the first temple of Kalingan Architecture to have a Jagamohana. The temple is a Shaiva Shrine, still it worships the earliest representation of Mahishamardini Durga. The parswadevatas on the walls of the temple are the shakta deities. Visit this temple after the lockdown and have a look at the spectacular architecture, statues, motifs and designs of the ancient Kalinga. #templesofindia #templesofinstagram #templecity #bhubaneswar #odishatourism #shotongopro #odishaaa #discoverodisha #discoverbhubaneswar #odishatales #404routes #odishaclicks #odishafightscorona #covi̇d19 #stayhome #staysafe #asi #archeologicalsurveyofindia #kalinga #shiva #spiritualtourism #incredibleindia #oldtown #myphotography #traveldiaries #throwback (at Parsurameswar Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hamB2lQPr/?igshid=1b2qh8km3dxky

So I too decided to distort a little bit of history...with my lens though! 😋😜 The Ganesh Rada at Mahabalipuram! #ganesha #ganpati #templesofindia #templesofinstagram #mahabalipuram #krishnabutterball #rockhistory #travelmemories #traveller #travelstories #travelblogs #auyonacharyaphotography #lonelyplanet #enchanting_tn #enchantingtamilnadu #history #templetown #tamilnadu #chennai #perspective (at Krishna Butter Mahabalipuram)

That Luang sacred Stupa - in awe. Just perfect conditions! #thatluang #gold #stupa #vientiane #exploringlaos #mytravelgram #temples #templesofinstagram #instagood #instatraveler #nomadicnetwork #inspirationaldestinations #adventure #southernasia #explorelaos #exploration #goldtemple #amazingsky #cloudydays #throughmyeyes #gopro #buddhist #nationalsymbol #monument #history #wheninlaos🇱🇦 (at That Luong, Vientiane, Laos)

The Nipponzan Myohoji Japanese Buddhist Temple, Kolkata. Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese Buddhist monk , built this temple in 1935 to spread the teachings of Japanese saint Nichiren and Nichiren Buddhism. Saint Nichiren believed that the Lotus Sutra, a collection of teachings by Buddha, was the only means to attain enlightenment. 'Namu Myoho Renge Kyo', roughly translates to 'devotion to the sacred law of Lotus Sutra', is the central mantra of Nichiren Buddhism. Located near the Dhakuria Lake, this temple holds regular prayers even today. However, just four years after the temple was built in, the British colonial government in India drove all the Japanese away once World War II began in 1939. The colonial government had intended to take over the temple, but couldn't succeed following the strong resistance they faced from a Hindu monk Swami Dhirananda and his disciples. Post the war, Fujii returned to India and built several other Japanese temples across India. #temple #templesofinstagram #japanesebuddhism #japanese #buddhism #stupa #kolkatadiaries #kolkata #sokolkata #culture #culturegram #wearebengal #monastry #worship #like #like4like (at Japanese Buddhist Temple, Dhakuria Lake)