Rameshwara Temple, Bhubaneswar – The Temple

Rameshwara Temple, Bhubaneswar – The Temple

The temple stands amidst a beautiful park and within its precincts, lies a lily pond. This is an east facing Temple. The pitha of the present temple rises to a height of about 7.5 feet. The Sanctum and the jagamohana rests on the Pitha. A unique aspect of this Temple is the Jagamohana is disengaged from the sanctum sanctorum. Presiding Deity is called as Ramesvara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam on yonipitha. A relief image of Parvati can also be found inside the sanctum.

Navagraha panel can be found on the top of the entrance of the shrine. Dvarapalas along with the rivers Ganga and Yamuna can be found at the door jamb. The sanctum sanctorum is of Rekha type. The Vimana is Pancha ratha on style and Panchangabada by elevation. Ganesha, Kartikeya and Parvati are the niche idols found in the walls of the shrine.

The Jagamohana faces west direction and it is of Pidha type. Idols of Jagannath of recent origin, Hanuman and Ganesha can be found inside the Jagamohana. The outer wall of Jagamohana has many bas relief images of amorous couples, erotic sculptures, Trivikrama, Narasimha with two birds on either sides, etc. This is another unique feature found in this Temple.