Brahmeswara Temple is a 11 th century shrine that stands in a courtyard flanked by 4 smaller temples in Bhubaneswar. Brahmeswara temple Bhubaneswar is built in Orissan style with noticeable sculptural art, particularly those graced in deul (tower) and Jagmohana (porch). It enshrines a Shivling, apart from the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shiva in fierce form. The exterior walls of the Brahmeswara temple are adorned with the figures of several gods and goddesses including Tantric images.
Brahmeswara Temple in Bhubaneswar was built by Queen Kolavati, who was the mother of the Somavasani King, in 1061. Three broad styles as rekha, pidha and khakhara compose the architectural design of the temple. Sanctum, with a convex curvilinear spire, locally known as the deul, also called bada deul (the big temple) or the rekha deul, adorn the temple. Depicting typical Orissan style of architecture, the temple has a Jagamohana that has a carved interior.
Bhubaneswar is well connected by air, rail and road to the rest of India. The modern Biju Patnaik airport is being extended to receive wide bodied aircraft, and one may well see international charters landing here soon.