Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, Puri, Odisha

Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, Puri, Odisha
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Anjaneya, located in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. This Temple is considered as one of Ashta Mahavira Temples of Puri. The Temple is situated on the banks of Indradyumna Tank. Devotees can approach the temple on the right side of the road leading from Gundicha temple towards Indradyumna Tank. The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Puri Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puri Railway Station and 4 Kms from Puri Jagannatha Temple.

The Temple
This is an east facing Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Panchamukhi Hanuman. The deity has five faces; Varaha in north, Narasimha in south, Hanuman in east, Garuda in west and Hayagriva in top. The image has ten hands, holding Sankha, trident, Khatwanga, pasa, ankusa, hillock, dhuma, musthi, mace and snake. He is standing over the demon.
Festivals
Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami and Pana Sankranti are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
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Location

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