The Antiquities of Orissa v1.c8.51

v1.c8.51

Originally the enclosure contained nothing beyond the main temple and the necessary out-offices, kitchen, &c. ; but the sanctity which attaches to such establishments, induced people to avail themselves of every opportunity of dedicating temples erected within the sacred area, and the result is, that the courtyards, as now found, are filled with a large number of fanes of various sizes and diverse pretensions, so crowded together as seriously to mar the beauty of the main buildings.