Gosagaresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gosagaresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gosagaresvara Temple is a Hindu Temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The Temple is located on the left side of Ratha road (leading from Mausima Chowk to Badheibanka Chowk) old Town, Bhubaneswar. It is located to west of Lingaraja Temple, south of Ananta Vasudeva Temple, south west of Ramesvara temple and north west of Baitala Deula . There are three major Hindu shrines dedicated to Shiva within the walls of the temple complex. This temple is popular site for marriage ceremony and thread ceremony.

Legends

According to the local legend, Lord Shiva once killed a calf inadvertently. In order to cleanse his sin of killing the calf, he had to take a bath in the Gosagaresvara pond and worship the Lord Gosagaresvara. People keep the practice of taking ritual bath in the temple tank and worship Gosagaresvara to cleanse the sin of killing cow.

History

It is believed that the temples in the temple complex was built in 13^th – 15^th Century CE by Gangas. The temple was repaired by Orissa State Archaeology under X and XI Finance Commission Award.

The Temple Complex

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Festivals

Shivarathri and Sankranti are celebrated in this Temple with much fanfare. One of the most important events in this temple is the visit of Lord Lingaraj during the Durga Puja festival. 

Connectivity

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Location