Buddha Temple Essay

The monuments associated with Hindu and Buddhist culture symbolize the dwelling place of God. Temple walls are scarved or painted with different parts of the plant which is a common character of temple architecture from the time of immemorial till now. Jajpur is a newly formed district of undivided coastal district Cuttack. Tree worship is a common religious culture not only in Dist. Jajpur but also in entire India. People of Hindu worship tree as symbol of deities who are believed to reside on them. They worship trees for blessing and betterment of life. During worshiping traditional rituals are performed by offering appropriate plant parts of plant parts to their deities in temples and in ceremony of birth till mourning for death. The priests

CHHATIABATA:

It is situated 35kms from the Cuttack. It is famous for Lord Jagannatha Temple. It is believed and popular folklore as the lord Jagannatha of Puri wiil be available at Chhatia in Avatar of Kalki during this Kalijuga.

Lalitagiri, Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri: The three Budhabihars are at a distance of 70 kms from Cuttack. The famous Buddhist complex is believed as the ancient seat of Puspagiri University, the Buddhist University of 7th Century AD.

Chandimandir-It is about 6 KMS from Chandikhole. It is famous for Maa Gada Chandi temple. Along with it a large number of Grama Devati and Maa Mangala Temples are found.

Mahabinayak:

At a distance of 8kms from chandikhol to the west is situated the Mahavinayak (shiva temple).The tourists can enjoy its natural surroundings. Gokarnika:

Famous Gokarneswar temple is located 1km away from Jaraka. The temple has mythological importance since the days of Mahabharat. Pandavas came to the bank of river Brahmani for paying homage to their forefathers. As river Brahmani is considered one of the holy rivers of India, Pandavas choose it spot for their ancestral