Chakresvara Tank

Chakresvara Tank
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Lord Shiva
Location
Location	Bhubaneswar
State	Odisha
Country	India
Location in Odisha Chakresvara Tank (India)
Geographic coordinates	20°14′57″N 85°50′51″E
Architecture
Type	Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
Completed	Early part of 20th century A.D.
Elevation	20 m (66 ft)

Chakresvara Tank is behind the Chakresvara temple which is in the Hatiasuni lane, Rajarani colony, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. One can approach the site at the end of the Hatiasuni lane branching from tankapani road. It is situated to the south west of Rajarani temple. The tank is surrounded by Chakresvara temple in east, residential building in north, and pasture land on other two sides.

History

The tank was supposed to be built around early part of 20th century A.D. The tank is under the private possession of Sri. Arakhita Behera who is residing in the same Hatiasuni lane in front of the Chakresvara temple.

Architectural feature

The tank is square on plan with laterite embankments. The tank is fed by a natural spring which keeps the water level constant throughout the year. There is an outlet channel in the south west corner to discharge the excess and waste water.

References

• Book: Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan, date of documentation 19.09.2006, ISBN 81-7375-164-1
• Dr.Sadasiba Pradhan [1]
• Web Page http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/orkhurda039.pdf
• Web Page List of Hindu temples in India#Odisha