Uttaresvara Temple,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Uttaresvara
Temple is a Hindu Temple Complex
dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the
state capital of Odisha, India. The temple complex has
Uttaresvara Temple, Bhimesvara Temple, eight identical temples called Ashta Sambhu
Temples, Godavari Tank and few dilapidated temples. Uttaresvara Temple is
considered as an important temple in the temple complex.
The temple is considered as one
of the four Pithas and it is known as Tantra Pitha. The other three Pithas are
Yoga Pitha at Kharakhia Baidyanath, Bhoga Pitha at Lingaraj and Siddha Pitha at
Kedara Gouri temple. The temple complex is located
in the northern embankment of Bindusagar tank.
Legends
According to the local
tradition, this temple is named as Uttaresvara since it is located on the
northern embankment of Bindusagar tank and towards the north of Lingaraj
temple. The term Uttara means North.
History
Uttaresvara Temple is
considered as an important temple in the temple complex. It was built in
the 7th century CE by the Bhaumakara Kings. It was
renovated in the 19th century CE.
The Temple Complex
Festivals
Narasimha Jayanti, Durga Ashtami,
Kartika Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri and Diwali are observed in
this temple with much fanfare.
Connectivity
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