Exploring these rock-cut temples is like stepping back in time, offering a glimpse into the beliefs, traditions, and ingenuity of ancient Indian civilisations.

Rising over 210 feet from the road level, the main temple is a striking example of Kalinga architecture merged with the Nagara Sthaptya tradition.

The people of Kalinga travelled globally to establish these connections, whose influence can still be seen today in architecture, inscriptions, traditions, and place names.

It retains all the main features of pre-10th century Kalinga architecture and is a part of the Parashu-rameshvara group of temples. Stay at Lyfe Bhubaneswar in Bhoinagar.

They toured the Awichon Cultural Village which showcases traditional Kalinga architecture, music, and dances, and visited the Glass Room Kalinga, a secluded Airbnb that features 180-degree views of ...

In Hinduism, the worship of Lord Shiva holds special significance. Perhaps this is why there are numerous temples dedicated to him across the country.