Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Markandeswar Temple, Puri, Odisha

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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