The Somavamsis Dynasty ruled coastal Orissa during the period 915 – 1118, after the destruction of
Bhaumakara Dynasty. Sivagupta was the first ruler of this dynasty and established a new kingdom with Suvarnapura (
Sonpur) as the capital.
Somavamsis were the followers of
Saivism and sakti cult. They had given the modern feature of
Orissa. Most of the temples were built during the period of Somavamsis such as
Mukteswar Temple,
Rajarani Temple,
Brahmeswara Temple and
Lingaraj Temple.
Karnadeva was the last ruler of Somavamsis Dynasty. After the downfall of this dynasty, the
Eastern Ganga Dynasty occupied the coastal Orissa.
