Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Shukuteswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Shukuteswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Shukuteswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The Temple is believed to be built in 16th Century CE. The temple is situated behind the Lingaraja market complex, right side of the Ganga Yamuna road branching from Gouri Sankara Temple. It is south west of the Ganga Yamuna Temple and west of Lakshesvara Temple.


The Temple
This Temple is a living temple facing towards east. Presiding Deity is called as Shukuteswara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam within a circular Yonipitha. The temple has a vimana and a frontal porch. There is a modern hall for congregation in front of the temple which served as the jagamohana.


It is Pancharatha as distinguished by a central raha and a pair of anuratha and kanika pagas on either side of the raha. The vimana is of pidha order. The images in the niches are of recent installation. There is a Gajalakshmi image seated on a double petalled lotus, flanked by two elephants at the lalatabimba. Navagrahas, all seated in padmasana can be found at the lintel.
Festivals
Mahashivaratri, Chandipatha and Rudrabhiseka are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
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Location

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