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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.

Kalinga architecture

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.