Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c28.25

c28.25

As it stands at present the Lingaraja consists of the four structures which comprise the fully developed Orissan temple-type, namely the *Deul*, or *Sri Mandir*, as it is called in this particular instance, and corresponding to the Vimana in other parts , the Pillared Hall or *Jagamohan*, in other words the mandapam ; the Dancing Hall, or *Nat Mandir*, and the Hall of Offerings, or *Bhog Mandir*. (Plate LXXXV) These buildings are all disposed on the same axis, which extends from east to west, but they do not all date from the same period , the temple as originally designed was composed of only the two structures, the Srı Mandır, and the *jagamohan*, the two other halls being added probably a century or more later. These supplementary buildings, however, became responsible for certain structural alterations to the original scheme Before they were added the only entrance to the temple was that on the east or front of the jagamohan, which formed the main doorway. When the Nat Mandır was built in front of this, another doorway became necessary This was effected in a rather crude manner by cutting a rectangular opening below the southern window and thus converting it into a portal, a disfigurement it is true, although not such a serious one, as it all fits into the carved surface of the wall.