Name of Monument: Kalar Temple
Location: Near Tamman town in Talagang District
Date of Construction: 8th-10th century AD
Kalar temples is one of the most beautiful structures built with burnt bricks. The plan form of the temples is fairly consistent with minor difference, but the Kalar temple is unique. It divides its walls and superstructure into five rather three offsets for the first time in the region. Pilasters on the west wall have vase and foliage capitals. It also has some difference in terms of arts and design motives. Some of the bands ornament among the moldings–saw tooth, checkerboard, upturned leaves, reverse stepped pyramids. A simple trefoil frame with a trefoil pediment made up of two half chandrasalas supporting a central candrasala (known as surasena common in 7th and 8th century) selters sunk niche on the central projection of each wall. The web pattern of its superstructure resembles that of temple E at Bilot.
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