Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Bhandara Ghara Shrine, Kapileshwar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Bhandara Ghara Shrine, Kapileshwar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Bhandara Ghara Shrine is located inside the Kapilesvara Temple Complex, located in the south western outskirt of the Kapileshwar, a well-known locality in Bhubaneswar the state capital of Odisha, IndiaIt is located at the end of Kapilesvara road leading from Lingaraj Temple to Kapileshwar Village. The temple is under the care and maintenance of Kapilesvara Temple Trust Board.
History
It was built around 16th century A.D.
The Temple
It is surrounded by a Kapilesvara temple in the north, compound wall in the west, Dakshina Kali temple in the south and Beharana Mandapa on the eastern side. It is a living temple facing towards east. It enshrines the utsava idols of Lord Vishnu and Shiva. These deities are taken on procession on various festive occasions for public viewing. The temple has a square sanctum measuring 4.80 square metres. The vimana follows Pidha Deula Style and measures 5.22 metres in height. The niches are empty.
Three detached sculptures can be seen near the eastern wall of the sanctum. A two armed Ganesa image is holding modaka patra in his left hand and right is in abhaya mudra, standing on a lotus pedestal. A four-armed Lakshmi image is holding lotus in her both uplifted hands while her right hand is in abhaya mudra left hand is resting on her lap. A Saraswathi image is sitting on a lotus pedestal.
Connectivity
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