Anuraha Paga
In Odishan temple architecture, the vertical elevation of the temple’s outer walls is divided into vertical offsets or projections and recesses called paga. These help articulate the structure’s surface and enhance its visual rhythm. The main types are:
Raha Paga:
The central vertical projection on each side of the temple.
It is the most prominent and often houses a niche with a deity.
Anuraha Paga:
Narrower projections flanking the raha paga on both sides.
They serve as intermediate links between the main and corner projections.
Kanika Paga:
The corner projections of the temple structure.
Typically more slender and help define the temple’s corners.
Anuratha Paga:
Located between the kanika paga and anuraha paga.
They are secondary projections that contribute to the temple's decorative scheme.
Pariratha Paga:
Found between the anuratha and kanika pagas.
They are additional projections that further subdivide the wall surface, adding more sculptural complexity and visual interest.