‘Monuments of Sri Mukhalingam deserve World Heritage status’
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Some architectural masterpieces created by the rulers of the Eastern Ganga dynasty within the then capital of Kalinga kingdom, Sri Mukhalingam (in Srikakulam district), must be given World Heritage standing by the UNESCO, opines Archaeological Survey of India former superintending archaeologist, Temple Survey Project (Southern Region), D. Kanna Babu.
Madhukesvara, Bhimesvara and Somesvara temples constructed in the course of the 8-Tenth C A.D. in distinct Kalinga architectural fashion on the banks of the Vamsadhara river, although having the requisite excellent ‘universal value’ are but to be accredited by the UNESCO below the World Heritage websites checklist. These haven’t any much less intricate workmanship in comparison with the UNESCO-recognised Pattadakal buildings in North Karnataka, Mr. Kanna Babu instructed The Puucho.
“These ancient vestiges are the paramount examples of original architectural creations of human intellectuality in different periods with outstanding ‘universal value’ in terms of rich modelling, finite forms of archetypal superstructures, unique layouts, cohesively culminated blend of northern and southern Indian structural building styles, sculptures, exuberant carvings of pillars-walls-niches, ceilings, and inimitable iconographic forms of divinities etc.,” he added.
These monuments can fulfill 4 out of six choice standards prescribed by the UNESCO for submitting it to the ‘Tentative List’ and thereafter to the ‘Nomination’ below ‘Cultural Heritage’ class. The Madhukesvara shrine is the most well-liked one and generally known as the Sri Mukhalingesvara temple. It has a really shut resemblance with the grand architectural sample of the Parasuramesvara shrine at Bhubaneswar however excels in sculptural exuberance.
Classical structure
As a person who has minutely studied the structure of the bulk of the temples within the southern area, Mr. Kanna Babu mentioned these temples are thought of as one of probably the most excellent teams of historical shrines in Andhra Pradesh edifying the earliest classical part of artwork and structure.
Sri Mukhalingam is recognized as Kalinganagaram, the capital metropolis of the early Eastern Ganga dynasty, and performed a singular function within the life and improvement of the Kalinga area.
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