Maitreswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Maitreswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Maitreswara 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 Papanasini Pond. The Temple was built in 13^th Century AD by the Gangas. The temple complex consists of two Temples.

The Temple

The temple complex consists of one main temple dedicated to Maitreswara and another small temple dedicated to Labanyeswara. Devotees do not confuse with Maitreswara Temple located in Papanasini Temple Complex. This Temple is totally different from that Temple.

Maitreswara Temple:

This is the main temple in the temple complex. It is made up of Sandstone. It is facing east. Presiding Deity is called as Maitreswara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. The vimana is of rekha deula type and the Jagmohana follows Pidha Deula style. Navagraha panel can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. Ganesha, Kartikeya and Durga are the niche idols around the walls of the shrine. All the idols are dilapidated. The Vimana is plain and is devoid of sculptures.

Labanyeswara Temple:

This is the smaller temple in the complex. It has only sanctum with rekha type Vimana. It does not have Jagamohana. Presiding Deity Labanyeswara is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Ganesha, Kartikeya and Parvati are the niche idols around the walls of the shrine. Two Shiva Lingas can be found besides this Shrine.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

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

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