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Kalinga (modern Orissa), had succession of kings who sought peronal glorification through the building of temples in the region. The elliptic curve of the Shikara of the Gupta period was discarded by the Orissan architect and a perpendicular prismatic tower was adopted. The vertical profile of the Orissa shikhara converged only near the apex, towards the circular Kalasha (the crowning stone at the top). This "shoulder type" spire became the distinguished feature of Orissa temples.

The Vaital Deul Temple at Bhubaneshwar; built during the 7th century is inspired by the Buddhist architecture and is a refined version of the Teli-ka-mandir at Gwalior. The 35 feet high shrine of the temple is surmounted by a chailtya hall vault. The difference between the Teli-ka-mandir and Vailtal Deul is that the outer surface of the vault is unadorned and is replaced by three Kalasa type finials, generally found over shikaras on the ridge of the lower vault.