Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Lokanatha Temple, Puri, Odisha

Lokanatha Temple, Puri, Odisha
Lokanatha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. This Temple is considered as one of the Pancha Pandava Temples, associated with Bhima, one of the brothers among the Pancha Pandavas. It is also considered as one of the Ashta Sambhu Temples protecting Puri in all directions. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Puri Jagannatha Temple, 3.5 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 4.5 Kms from Puri Railway Station. This temple is situated on the south west side of the Jagannatha Temple on the Lokanatha Road.





Legends
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History
The Temple was built in 12th Century CE by Ganga Kings.
The Temple
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Festivals
Shivarathri, Pankaujhala Ekadashi, Sitalasasti, Ganesh Puja, Durga Puja, Kalipuja, Chandanyatra, Hera Panchami and Mondays especially of the month of VaisakhaShraavana and Kartika. Shivrathri is observed in the temple with a lot of devotion by the people. A meeting of Hara (Lord Shiva) and Hari (Lord Vishnu) takes place on that day.
Prayers
According to a local tradition, people who suffer from incurable diseases come here for prayer. The flowers, sandal paste, milk, Curd (yoghurt), honey, beetle leaves, Coconut water, Bilva leaves, etc. offered to the God throughout the year remain decomposed in the water creating a special smell and taste being medicated as a whole. people take it as Prasad, in order to be cured from the disease that they suffered for.
Connectivity
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Location

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