Labakeswara
Temple, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
Labakeswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha,
India. The Temple is also
called as Hanumantesvara Temple. The twin temples of Kusakeswara and Labakeswara are situated on both the sides
of the road, almost opposite to each other in close proximity to the Ramesvara
temple on the right and Satrughnesvara group of temples on the left side of the
road leading from Kalpana square to Bindhu Sagar.
History
The twin temples of Kusakeswara
and Labakeswara were built by Suryavamsi Gajapati rulers in the 14th
or 15th century CE.
The
Temple
It is a living temple and
facing towards west. Presiding Deity is called as Labakeswara / Hanumantesvara.
He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam within a circular yonipitha. The Temple follows Pidha Deula
style. There are no niche images around the walls of the Temple.
Connectivity
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Location
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