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Udeyesvara temple A shikhara of the bhumija type, Udayeshvara temple, Udayapur, Madhya Pradesh, India, 1059–82.
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Udayeshvara

temple, Udayapur, India
Also known as: Udayeśvara, Udeyesvara
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Udeyesvara temple
Udeyesvara temple Udeyesvara temple, Udayapur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

The Udayeshvara temple is located in Udaipur, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a significant example of the bhumija style of temple architecture, which flourished in the Malava region around the 10th century. The temple was constructed between 1059 and 1082 CE.1

The bhumija style is characterized by its shikhara (spire) based on a stellate plan, divided into quadrants by offsets, with multiple rows of aediculae. The Udayeshvara temple features a large hall with three entrance porches and richly carved walls. The entire complex includes seven subsidiary shrines and is situated on a broad, tall platform. This architectural style later spread to neighboring regions like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.1

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  1. Shiva - Worship, holidays, and temples
  2. South Asian arts - Medieval temple architecture: North Indian style of central India

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