Makareswar Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Makareswar Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Makareswar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated very close to Papanasini Pond. The Temple was built in 12th Century AD by the Gangas. The temple complex consists of two Temples.

The Temple

The temple complex consists of one main temple dedicated to Makareswar and another small temple.

Makareswar 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 Makareswar. 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. Gaja Lakshmi can be found on the lintel and Navagraha panel can be found on the Uthara at entrance of Jagamohana. Ganesha, Kartikeya and Durga are the niche idols around the walls of the shrine. The Vimana is plain and is devoid of sculptures.

Smaller Temple:

This is the smaller temple in the complex. It has only sanctum with rekha type Vimana. The Entrance is little bit projected outside. It does not have Jagamohana. However, there are indications that it would have boasted a Jagamohana in ancient times. 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. Gaja Lakshmi panel can be seen in the lintel. Dvarapalas can be found at the door jambs.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

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

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