Saturday, April 17, 2010

Lingaraj Mandir, Bhubaneswar.

This temple is dedicated to the Lord of Three Worlds. It was built between 1090 and 1104 A. D. Its main tower stands 54 meters high. The idol is bathed daily with a mixture of milk, water, and marijuana (bhang). Blake was not allowed into this temple because he is not a Hindu. However during the Britisher's time, there was a platform (pictured below with Blake and Alaka) built outside of the temple where foreigners are allowed to stand and see the festivities. Get a great view of the entire temple complex from there.


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