Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Sampoorna Jaleswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Sampoorna Jaleswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Sampoorna Jaleswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. Subarna Jaleswara and Sampoorna Jaleswara temples are located on the left side of Kotitirthesvara lane leading from Parasurameswara Temple to Bindu Sagar. Both the temples are situated adjacent to each other but separated by a drainage canal. Both the temples are connected by narrow bridge.


History
Sampoorna Jaleswara temple was built in the 10th century CE by the Somavamshi Kings. 

The Temple
Subarna Jaleswara temple is the first temple to be accessed from the Road. Sampoorna Jaleswara temple is situated on the backside of the Subarna Jaleswara temple. Sampoorna Jaleswara Temple is more beautiful than Subarna Jaleswara Temple. This is a small east facing temple and it is not a living temple. There is no Shiva Linga in the sanctum.


It is not a living temple and has no Shiva Linga idol. The sanctum has rekha deula type vimana and has no Jagmohana. Gaja Lakshmi Panel can be found over lalatabimba. Navagraha Panel can be found at the lintel. The outer wall around the shrine is carved with scroll works, motifs, lions, Nagas, Naga stambhas, dancing girls, Ganas, etc. Carvings of Lord Shiva holding bow and arrow and Surya can be found above the entrance.


Connectivity
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