Dedicated to Goddess Chamundi (Kali), the 18th century Vaital Deul
Temple, situated near Bindu Sarovar is an excellent example of Kalinga
School of architecture. Vaital Deul temple is renowned for its rectangular
shape deul (tower) and the sculptural beautification on its walls and
tower. The tower at the right angle to the jagmohana (porch) is decorated
with two chaitya windows, one having a carved figure of sun God Surya
with his sisters Usha (Dawn) and Pratyusha (Dusk). The other one is carved
with an image of Arjuna (third Pandava), driving a chariot of seven horses.
The entrance of Vaital Deul temple is decorated with a four-faced linga
with significant carvings. The sanctum sanctorum houses the idol
of eight-armed Chamundi Devi adorned with a garland of skulls is seated
on a corpse flanked by a jackal and an owl. Each arms of the deity holds
a snake, a bow, a shield, a sword, a trident, a thunderbolt , an arrow
and a neck of a demon. Large number of devotees visit Vaital Deul temple
to offer prayers.
