Nilakantheswar
Temple, Puri, Odisha
Nilakantheswar 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 Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puri Railway Station and 3 Kms
from Puri Jagannatha Temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Indradyumna
tank. This temple is located at the end of the road leading from Gundicha
temple towards the Indradyumna tank.
Legends
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The Temple
The temple is facing towards
east. The temple consists of pidha vimana, jagamohana & flat roofed
Bhogamandapa of Kalingan order. The temple has Panchangabada in its elevation. The
Vimana and jagamohana are square on plan. Presiding Deity is called as Nilakantheswar.
He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam within a circular
yonipitha. The niches surrounding the Vimana houses images of recent origin. The
Lintel of the door is carved with Navagrahas.
Festivals
Sitalasasti, Maha Shivarathri,
Dola Purnima and Pana Sankranti are the festivals observed in this temple.
Marriage ceremony, thread ceremony, and engagements are also celebrated here.
Connectivity
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Location
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