Rajarani Temple
ରାଜାରାଣୀ ମନ୍ଦିର
An 11th-century temple of red and yellow sandstone with no enshrined deity. It is best known for the graceful female figures (nayika) and guardian deities on its walls.
Rajarani Temple takes its name from the red-yellow sandstone used in its construction, known locally as Rajarani stone. The main sanctuary houses no idol, which is why it is often called the “Temple of Love.” The tower is formed of clusters of smaller turrets stacked together. Highlights include the guardian deities of the eight directions and the graceful female figures (nayika) carved on the walls. The temple stands in the center of a carefully trimmed lawn and is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. Foreign visitors pay about 300 rupees, which may be combined with some other monument tickets. Morning and evening light is best.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Mukteshvara Temple
- Parashurameshvara Temple
- Bindusagar Lake & Ananta Vasudeva Temple
- Brahmeswara Temple
- Lingaraj Temple
- Vaital Deula
- Odisha State Museum
- Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar