Also known as 'time quintessence of Orissan architecture', the temple of the great Lingaraja is a graceful epitome of fully matured Orissan temple architecture dating back to the eleventh century. The 55-meter high temple dominates the Bhubaneswar skyline up to a distance of 15 km radius and exudes glory of the presiding deity Svayambhu linga, which is considered to be a 'hari-hara' linga, that is, half Shiva, half Vishnu. The exemplary temple includes Natamandira (hall of dance) and Bhog-mandapa (hall of offerings), besides housing 150 subsidiary shrines within its complex.