Talesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
Talesvara Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. This
Temple is situated inside the Bharati Mata Temple. It is owned by Bharti Matha.
It is surrounded by the burials of the Matha Mahantas in the east and Matha
entrance in the north.
History
The temple is believed to be
built in 11th century CE by the Somavanshi Kings.
The Temple
Talesvara Temple is situated
inside the Bharati Mata Temple Complex. This is a small west facing temple. It
is a living temple. It has only sanctum. The Vimana over the sanctum follows
Rekha Deula style. There is no Jagamohana. Presiding Deity is called as Talesvara.
He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Navagraha Panel can be found
at the lintel of entrance. The temple is partially buried up to the pabhaga
portion. The western side is partly damaged. The carvings in the temple walls
are largely eroded.
Connectivity
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