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A deula is a shrine in an Odishan temple in India.

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Etymology

The word "deula" in Oriya language means a building structure built with a particular style that is seen in most of the temples from Odisha. Some times the whole temple is called Deula. There are three types of Deulas:

Rekha Deula

Rekha in Oriya means a straight line. It is a tall building with a shape of sugar loaf, looking like a Shikhara. It covers and protects the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha). Examples :

  • The Shikhara of the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar
  • The Shikhara of the Jagannath temple in Puri.
  • Jagannath Temple in Nayagarh, Orissa
  • Uttaresvara Siva Temple in Bhubaneswar
  • The Shikhara of Yameshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar

    • Pidha Deula

    It is a square building with a pyramid-shaped roof, like the vimanas. For the halls or service rooms of the temple. Examples

  • The jaga mohan (assembly hall) of the Sun temple in Konârak
  • The jaga mohan of Yameshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar
  • Digambara Jaina Temple, Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar

    • Khakhara deula

    Khakara deula is a rectangular building with a truncated pyramid-shaped roof, like the gopuras. The name comes from Khakharu (=canteen (bottle)) because of the shape of the roof. The temples of the feminine deities as Shakti are temple of that type. Examples :

  • Baitala Deula, Bhubaneswar (dedicated to Chamunda)
  • Varahi Deula, Chaurasi, Puri district (dedicated to Varahi)
  • Brahmi temple, Chaurasi
  • Kedar Gouri, Bhubaneswar
  • Narayani Temple, Khalikote (dedicated to Durga)
  • Durga Temple, Banki

    • References

    Deula Wikipedia
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