- The Kaḷinga architectural style is a style which flourished in the ancient Kalinga region or present eastern Indian state of Orissa and northern Andhra Pradesh.
- The style consists of three distinct types of temples: Rekha Deula, Pidha Deula and Khakhara Deula. The former two are associated with Vishnu, Surya and Shiva temples while the third is mainly with Chamunda and Durga temples.
- The Rekha Deula and Khakhara Deula houses the sanctum sanctorum while the Pidha Deula constitutes outer dancing and offering halls.
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- In Kalinga, the ancient land of Sakta cult, divine iconography existed since the mythological era.
- Present day research implies that idols (deities) were placed under auspicious Trees in the ancient days.
- And maybe today a Temple in general carries various minute details and the overall shape of some heritage tree.
- The various aspects of a typical Kalinga Temple include Architectural stipulations, Iconography, historical connotations and honoring the traditions, customs and associated legends.