Nilakantheswar Temple, Puri, Odisha

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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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/nilakantheswar-temple-puri-legends.html

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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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/01/puri-odisha-connectivity-puri.html

Location