Markandeswar
Temple, Puri,
Odisha
Markandeswar 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 Arjuna, 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 1.5 Kms from Puri Jagannatha Temple, 2 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 3.5
Kms from Puri Railway Station. Markandeswar Temple is situated in the Markandeswar
street by the side of the Markandeswar tank, to the north of
the Puri Jagannath Temple. This place can be
approached on the right side of Markandeswar road leading from Markandeswar
chowk to Puri-Brahmagiri road.
Legends
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History
The Temple was built in 12th
Century CE by Ganga Kings. The history in Puri also proves that Sri Ramanuja
visited Puri during 1107 and 1117. Sri Ramanuja was followed by Vishnu Swami, who
established Vishnuswami Matha, near Markandeswar Tank. Both Markandeswar Temple
and Markandeswar Tank can be dated back to the 12th century CE.
The
Temple
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Inscriptions
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Festivals
The festival of Ashokashtami is
observed on the 8th day of bright fortnight of Chaitra (April) in the temple
with great enthusiasm. Mahashivaratri in the month of Phalguna (March) and the
marriage ceremony on the eve of Sheetalashasthi in the month of Jyestha (June)
are celebrated here in pomp and ceremony. Markandeswar participates in Chandan
Yatra at Narendra Tank in the month of Balsakham (May) with Yameshwar,
Lokanath, Kapalamochana, Neelakantha, Rama and Krishna in a colourful boat. Sri
Sudarshan from Jagannath Temple arrives at Gamha Bedi on the full moon day of
Shravana (August) to perform birth rites of Sri Balabhadra. Kaliadalan festival
is observed in the month of Bhadraba (September).
On this occasion Madana Mohan,
Rama and Krishna arrive at Kaliyadalan Mandap from Srimandir. Besides these special
rites are performed in the temple in consonance with the rites in Jagannath
temple on five occasions namely Ashrama Bije, Kamada Ekadashi,
Shravanshuklanavami, Rishi Panchami and Margashira Shukla Chaturdashi.
Traditional sandy Linga worshipped by Neta girls belong to servitor group of Jagannath
Temple has special attraction in the shrine. At that time Neta girls with their
attractive dress and gold ornaments look like Odissi dancers. The girls used to
sing prayers addressed to Markandeswar, Shiva & Parvati, Sarvamangala etc.
Connectivity
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Location
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