Six Famous Hindu Temples in Pancharatha Models

Hindu temples constructed in Pancharatha model in India. One of the striking features of Hindu temples is the architecture it is constructed. A temple is known as Pancharatha temple when its construction features five chariots on the shikhara or the tower. Visit hindu devotional blog for more hinduism articles. Similar to Pacha Rathas there are Hindu temples with saptaratha /seven rathas, navaratha / nine rathas and triratha / three rathas.

6 Famous Pancharatha Models Hindu Temples in India

Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Lingaraja Temple is one of the oldest temples located at Bhubaneswar in Odisha. This is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The primary deity worshipped here is Harihara, a form of Shiva and Vishnu. Shivaratri is the main festival celebrated here. Every year the chariot festival (Ratha-Yatra) of Lingaraja is celebrated on Ashokashtami. Hindudevotionalblog.com During festive occasions the temple witnesses a huge crowd of devotees.

Lakshmana Temple Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

The Lakshmana Temple is a Hindu temple located at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Vaikuntha Vishnu. Main image seen here is of tri-headed and four-armed sculpture of Lord Vaikuntha Vishnu.

Isanesvara Siva Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Isanesvara Siva Temple is located at Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Siva. www.hindudevotionalblog.com The temple is facing towards east. The presiding deity is only a circular yoni pitha. The lingam is missing.

Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Rajarani Temple is located at Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The temple was constructed of dull red and yellow sandstone. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Siva.  There are no images inside the sanctum.

Mukteshvara Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Mukteshvara Temple is located at Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.  The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Mukteshvara or Lord Shiva. It is one of the prominent tourist attractions of the city.

Brahmani temple in Avana, Odisha

Brahmani temple is a Hindu and Buddhist temple located at Avana in Odisha, India.  It is a living temple and the presiding deity is an eight-armed three-faced Chamunda image. This temple is near Baleshwar in Odisha, India.