Subarna Jaleswara Temple, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Subarna Jaleswara Temple, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Subarna 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.

Legends

Once, the area was populated by gold smiths and they used to worship Lord Shiva of this Temple. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Subarna Jaleswara. Subarna means Gold in Oriya.

History

Subarna Jaleswara temple was built in the 10^th 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. This is a small east facing temple and it is a living temple. Presiding Deity is called as Subarna Jaleswara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. The temple is pancha ratha on plan and pancha anga bada in elevation. The vimana is of rekha deula type. It has only the vimana with an attached porch. There is no Jagmohana.

The niches around the shrines are empty without any sculptures. The Navagraha Panel can be found above the entrance door. The unique feature here is Navagrahas are flanked by two Ganas. The Dwara Palas, at the base of the doorjamb are found with Ganga and Yamuna with their respective mounts. There is an idol of Goddess Dharini of recent origin can be found in the temple premises. A big Shiva Linga can be found near the idol of Goddess Dharini.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/04/subarna-jaleswara-temple-bhubaneshwar-connectivity.html

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