Chakresvara Tank

Chakresvara Tank
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Chakresvara Tank Location in Orissa
Coordinates:	20°14′57″N 85°50′51″E / 20.24917°N 85.8475°E / 20.24917; 85.8475Coordinates: 20°14′57″N 85°50′51″E / 20.24917°N 85.8475°E / 20.24917; 85.8475
Location
Country:	India
State:	Orissa
Location:	Bhubaneswar
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Lord Shiva
Architectural styles:	Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
History
Date built: (Current structure)	Early part of 20th century A.D.

Chakresvara Tank is behind the Chakresvara temple which is in the Hatiasuni lane, Rajarani colony, Bhubaneswar. 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 20^th 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 through out 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#Orissa