Koti Tirthesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Koti Tirthesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Koti Tirthesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the banks of the Kotitirtha Tank. Kotitirthesvara Temple is located on the left side of Kotitirthesvara lane leading from Parasurameswara temple to Bindu Sagar lake.

History

Koti Tirthesvara Temple was built by the Somavamshi Kings in the 11^th century CE.

The Temple

This is a small west facing temple. It is a living Temple. The temple is located on the banks of the tank Kotitirtha Tank. Presiding Deity is called as Koti Tirthesvara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. The temple is pancha ratha on plan. The sanctum sanctorum has rekha type vimana.

The Temple had Jagmohana in ancient times, but it is completely lost. Gaja Lakshmi can be found over lalatabimba. Navagrahas flanked by Ganas can be found at the lintel. Dvarapalas can found along with the river Goddesses Ganga and Yamuna along with their mounts in the lower side of door jambs. The temple exterior walls and vimana are plain except udyota Simha.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/04/koti-tirthesvara-temple-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html

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