Tirthesvara
Temple, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
Tirthesvara Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. It is situated on the left side of road leading from
Bindusagar to Lingaraja
Temple. The
temple is surrounded by private residential buildings on three sides of east,
north and south and the Tala bazaar road in the west. The Temple is owned by
multiple private parties.
History
The architectural features of the temple resemble with
the Ganga period, so it is believed that it was constructed in the 14th
century A.D.
The Temple
This is a small west facing living Temple. Presiding
Deity is called as Tirthesvara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of
Shiva Lingam within a circular Yonipitha. The Temple consists of Sanctum and
Jagamohana. Vimana is a rekha Deul while jagamohana is a pidha Deul. The
pabhaga of the vimana have been buried from all the sides. The vimana has
panchanga bada.
The jagamohana which is a later addition has a trianga
bada. All the three niches are empty. Dvarapalas can be found at the base of
the doorjambs. Gajalakshmi Panel can be found at the lintel of the entrance.
Navagraha Panel can be found above the Gaja Lakshmi Panel. There is an image of
a four armed Siddhi Vinayaka on the right side of the entrance to the vimana.
Festivals
Sankranti, Shiva Chaturdashi, Samabar Jalabhiseka and
Dahana Chori are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
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