‘Monuments of Sri Mukhalingam deserve World Heritage status’
The Hindu
They excel in sculptural exuberance and meet UNESCO criteria, says expert
Some architectural masterpieces created by the rulers of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the then capital of Kalinga kingdom, Sri Mukhalingam (in Srikakulam district), need to be given World Heritage status by the UNESCO, opines Archaeological Survey of India former superintending archaeologist, Temple Survey Project (Southern Region), D. Kanna Babu. Madhukesvara, Bhimesvara and Somesvara temples built during the 8-10th C A.D. in distinct Kalinga architectural style on the banks of the Vamsadhara river, though having the requisite outstanding ‘universal value’ are yet to be accredited by the UNESCO under the World Heritage sites list. These have no less intricate workmanship compared to the UNESCO-recognised Pattadakal structures in North Karnataka, Mr. Kanna Babu told The Hindu. “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.
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