Bakresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Bakresvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated very close to Papanasini Pond. This is not a living temple and is being maintained by ASI. This Temple is located very close to Yamesvara Temple and Bharati Matha.
History
The Temple was built in 14th Century CE by the Ganga Kings.
The Temple
This is an east facing Temple and it is not living temple. There is no deity found in the sanctorum. The consists of sanctum and Jagamohana. The Sanctum follows Rekha deula style and Saptha ratha on plan. The jagamohana follows Pidha Deula style and Nava ratha on plan. The Jagamohana has Gaja Lakshmi on Lalatabimba and Navagrahas over the lintel. There are no sculptures on the temple walls.
Connectivity
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