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 Vaisakha, Shraavana 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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