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1) Named After Ramayana
1) Named After Ramayana
These three shrines are known as Lakshmaneswar, Bharateswar and Shatrughneswar, named
evidently on the Ramayana heroes. Orissa has been connected to various events from Ramayana
period.
2) Found in ruins
These temples were found in ruins and reconstructed utilizing old material wherever possible.
The sculptures and components got all intermixed during this reconstruction. Lakshmaneswar is
restored without its crowing member and facing stones, Bharateswar’s base was restored with
plain blocks of stone, and Shatrughneswar is in good state of preservation thus allowing us to
understand the architecture and style of the whole group
5) Door-frame in T-design
The main entrance door, in all the temples, is in T-shape design, reminiscent of the Gupta period
temples. Door is carved with four bands, displaying mostly scroll work, and the outside band
crossing with the lintel above. The lintel extends little beyond the boundary, transforming into a
T-design.