Temples of Purushottama Kshetra Puri
by Ratnakar Mohapatra | 2007 | 135,363 words
This essay studies the Temples of Purushottama Kshetra (Puri) which is renowned for its historic and religious significance, situated in Orissa (Odisha) by the Bay of Bengal. Purusottama-ksetra is famous for the Lord Jagannatha temple and numerous smaller temples, it showcases the distinctive Kalinga architectural style. The region serves as a key ...
7. Notes and References for chapter 2
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