1) Named after Ramayana

These three shrines are known as Lakshmaneswar, Bharateswar and Shatrughneswar, named
evidently on the Ramayana heroes. Orissa has been connected to various events from Ramayana
period.
2) Found in ruins
These temples were found in ruins and reconstructed utilizing old material wherever possible.
The sculptures and components got all intermixed during this reconstruction. Lakshmaneswar is
restored without its crowing member and facing stones, Bharateswar’s base was restored with
plain blocks of stone, and Shatrughneswar is in good state of preservation thus allowing us to
understand the architecture and style of the whole group

3) Constructed in same line of axis

These temples are constructed in a line on north-south axis. These are enclosed within a wall,
thus making a complex. All faces west and built on a tri-ratha plan. The bada (vimana) is divided
into three parts, pabhaga,jangha and baranda . The pabhaga contains three components khura,
noli and again a khura. The bottom two moldings are plain while the top one is carved with
chaitya motifs. This three-molding pabhaga is a characteristic feature of early Orissan temples

4) Side wall niche cutting through pabhaga

An interesting feature, found here and in all early temples of Bhubaneswar, is their central niche
(raha paga) on side walls cuts through the pabhaga moldings, resembling a door. These are
designed as a mini-rekha shrine. This reflects that the origin of these temple lies in a simple four-
door shrine, with opening in each direction.

5) Door-frame in T-design
The main entrance door, in all the temples, is in T-shape design, reminiscent of the Gupta period
temples. Door is carved with four bands, displaying mostly scroll work, and the outside band
crossing with the lintel above. The lintel extends little beyond the boundary, transforming into a
T-design.