# Deula > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Deula > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Deula.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deula > Source revision: 1300637542 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Element in Hindu temple architecture For the villages in West Bengal, see [Deula, Magrahat](/source/Deula%2C_Magrahat) and [Deula, Medinipur](/source/Deula%2C_Medinipur). Simplified schema of a Kalinga architecture temple **Deula** is an architectural element in a [Hindu temple](/source/Hindu_temple) in the [Kalinga architecture](/source/Kalinga_architecture) style of the [Odishan](/source/Odisha) temples in Eastern India.[1] Sometimes the whole temple is also referred to as *Deula*. The word "deula" in [Odia language](/source/Odia_language) means a building structure built with a particular style that is seen in most of the temples from Odisha.[2] *Deul* is also used in English, though the [deul](/source/Deul) temples are also of a different form in the [Manbhum](/source/Manbhum) region of Western Bengal. There are three types of *Deulas*:[3] In terms of the general north Indian terminology, the Rekha Deula (rekha deul) is the sanctuary and the tower over it, respectively the [garbhagriha](/source/Garbhagriha) and the [shikhara](/source/Shikhara), the Pidha Deula (pida deul) is the [mandapa](/source/Mandapa) where the faithful are present. The Khakhara deula is an alternative form of tower over the sanctuary, which in shape resembles the oblong [gopuram](/source/Gopuram) temple gatehouses in southern [Dravidian architecture](/source/Dravidian_architecture). ## Rekha Deula [Lingaraja temple](/source/Lingaraja_temple), example of a "shikhara deula". Shantinath Shiva temple at Shihar near [Jayrambati](/source/Jayrambati), West Bengal. Rekha in Odia means a straight line. It is a tall building with a shape of sugar loaf, looking like a [Shikhara](/source/Shikhara). It covers and protects the sanctum sanctorum ([Garbhagriha](/source/Garbhagriha)). Examples : - The [Shikhara](/source/Shikhara) of the [Lingaraja Temple](/source/Lingaraja_Temple) in [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) - The [Shikhara](/source/Shikhara) of the [Jagannath temple](/source/Jagannath_Temple%2C_Puri) in [Puri](/source/Puri) - [Jagannath Temple](/source/Jagannath_Temple%2C_Nayagarh) in [Nayagarh](/source/Nayagarh) - [Uttaresvara Siva Temple](/source/Uttaresvara_Siva_Temple) in [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) - The [Shikhara](/source/Shikhara) of [Yameshwar Temple](/source/Yameshwar_Temple) in [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) - The [Shikhara](/source/Shikhara) of the Shantinath Shiva Temple at Shihar village near [Jayrambati](/source/Jayrambati), [Bankura](/source/Bankura), West Bengal ## Pidha Deula [Konark Sun Temple](/source/Konark_Sun_Temple), example of a "pitha deula" (the larger tower behind has fallen down). It is a square building, typically with a pyramid-shaped roof, rather like the [vimana](/source/Vimana_(architectural_feature)) towers over the sanctuaries of temples in southern [Dravidian architecture](/source/Dravidian_architecture). For the halls or service rooms of the temple. Examples - The [Jagamohana](/source/Jagamohana) (assembly hall) of the [Sun temple](/source/Sun_temple) in [Konârak](/source/Kon%C3%A2rak) - The [Jagamohana](/source/Jagamohana) of [Yameshwara Temple](/source/Yameshwar_Temple) in [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) - The [Jagamohana](/source/Jagamohana) of the Shantinath Shiva Temple in Jayrambati, Bankura, West Bengal - [Digambara Jaina Temple, Khandagiri](/source/Digambara_Jaina_Temple%2C_Khandagiri) in [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) ## Khakhara deula [Baitala Deula](/source/Baitala_Deula) example of a "khakara deula". Khakara deula is a rectangular building with a truncated pyramid-shaped roof, like the [gopuras](/source/Gopura). The name comes from Khakharu (gourd) because of the shape of the roof. The temples of the feminine deities as [Shakti](/source/Shakti) are temple of that type. Examples : - [Baitala Deula](/source/Baitala_Deula), [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) (dedicated to [Chamunda](/source/Chamunda)) - [Varahi Deula](/source/Varahi_Deula%2C_Chaurasi), Chaurasi, [Puri district](/source/Puri_district) (dedicated to [Varahi](/source/Varahi)) - [Kedara Gouri](/source/Kedar_Gouri), [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar) - [Narayani Temple](/source/Narayani_Temple), [Khalikote](/source/Khalikote) (dedicated to [Durga](/source/Durga)) - [Durga Temple](/source/Durga_Temple%2C_Baideshwar), [Banki](/source/Banki%2C_Orissa) - Brahmi Temple, Chaurasi ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Architecture on the Indian Subcontinent - Glossary"](http://www.indoarch.org/arch_glossary.php). Retrieved 26 January 2007.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Fergusson_pp._92–116_2-0)** Fergusson, James (2013). "ORISSA". *History of Indian and Eastern Architecture*. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 92–116. [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.1017/cbo9781139814638.007](https://doi.org/10.1017%2Fcbo9781139814638.007). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781139814638](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781139814638). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/nov2005/engpdf/Orissan_Temple_Architecture.pdf](http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/nov2005/engpdf/Orissan_Temple_Architecture.pdf) p. 45-47 ## External links - [http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/nov2005/engpdf/Orissan_Temple_Architecture.pdf](http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/nov2005/engpdf/Orissan_Temple_Architecture.pdf) - [Article title](https://archive.today/20120526023645/http://www.indoarch.org/arch_glossary.php) v t e Culture of Odisha Dance Classical Gotipua Mahari Odissi Folk Bagha Nacha Chadheia Chaiti ghoda Chhau Chutkuchuta Dalkhai Danda Nata Dhan Koela Dhuduki Ghumura Jhumar Jodi sankha Karma Kandhei nacha Kathi Kandhei Keisabadi Nachni Naga nrutya Pala Rasarkeli Ranapa Sambalpuri Samprada Laudi nata Lankapodi Lila Tamasa Pasu nrutya Patua Sakhi Nata Suanga Tribal Desia Gadaba Kandha Koya Onra Paraja Saura Music Odissi Khanjani Kendara Dhumpa Play, theatre and puppetry Play and theatre Bharata Lila Dasakathia Dhanu Jatra Jatra Prahallada Nataka Puppetry Ravana chhaya Sakhi kandhei Wedding Odia Hindu wedding Festivals Bali Jatra Boita Bandana Deepabali Dola Jatra Durga Puja Nuakhai Gamha Purnima Kumar Purnima Makar Sankranti Manabasa Gurubara Maha Bishuba Sankranti (Pana Sankranti) Pousha Purnima Prathamastami Ratha Jatra Raja Samba Dashami Savitri Brata Sitalsasthi Snana Jatra Martial arts Paika akhada Handlooms Baleswari bandha Berhampuri Bomkai (Sonepuri) Dhalapathar Gopalpur Tussar Habaspuri Kotpad Ikat Pasapali Sambalpuri Arts and Handicrafts Arts Pattachitra Jhoti chita Saura painting Idital Handicrafts Chandua Tarakasi Ganjapa Clay Stoneworks Wooden crafts Bronze & Bell metal works Dhokra Architecture Kalinga architecture Deula Calendar (Panjika) Odia calendar Anka year Category This article about an Indian Hindu place of worship is a stub. 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