Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Parashurameshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India. The Temple is considered as the best-preserved specimen of an early Orissan Hindu temple dated to the Shailodbhavas period between the 7th and 8th centuries CE. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a ticketed monument. The temple is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the state of Odisha.
Legends
It is believed Parasurama, one of the avatars of Vishnu performed penance on Lord Shiva here. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Parashurameshvara.
History
Parashurameshvara Temple was built by the Shailodbhavas in 6th Century CE. There are three inscriptions found in this temple which determine the age of the temple to the 7th century CE. The temple was repaired in 1903, with minor modifications in the roof of the inner sanctum, while retaining most of the original structure. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a ticketed monument.
The Temple
Festivals
Parashuramashtami is the major festival celebrated in the temple on the 8th day of Ashadha (June–July) when the festival image of Lingaraja is taken to Parashurameshvara Temple and feasted.
Religious Significance
Parashurameshvara Temple, along with Rajarani Temple and Vaitala Deula, substantiates the existence of the Devadasi tradition during the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Devadasis were girls dedicated to worship and service of a deity or a temple for the rest of their lives and usually enjoyed a high societal status. They were usually transferred to the king's palace and subsequently performed for the general masses.
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