Lakhesvara
Temple, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
Lakhesvara Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. This Temple is located in the right side of the Ganges – Yamuna
road, behind the Lingaraja market complex and opposite to Ganga Yamuna Temple. The
Temple is situated to the north east of Lingaraj Temple, south of Ganga Yamuna
Temple across the road. The Temple is looked after by the members of the
Ganga-Yamuna Sangathana.
Legends
It is believed that the Linga is rescued from Lanka when
Lanka was burning in fire before the war.
History
The temple was built during the rule of Ganga dynasty in
13th Century AD.
The Temple
This is a small east facing Temple. Presiding Deity is
called as Lakhesvara. He is housed in sanctum in the form of Lingam within a
circular yonipitha. The temple is saptaratha with a square vimana and a
renovated frontal porch. The Vimana follows Rekha Deula style. All the niches
are empty. The doorjamb is a recent addition and devoid of any ornamentation.
Festivals
Shivarathri, Sankranti, Chandana utsav, Kartika Purnima
and Jalabhiseka are celebrated here.
Connectivity
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Location
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