Swarna
Jaleswara Temple, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
Swarna Jaleswara Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. It
is considered as one of the oldest Temples of Odisha. The Temple bears close
architectural affinity to the Parsurameswara temple. The Temple was under the
control of by the Archaeology Survey of
India.
History
It is believed that this temple was built in the first half
of 7th century CE and is older than the famous
Parasurameswara temple. It was built by the Shailodbhavas. The temple was in
complete dilapidated state and restored by the Archaeology Survey of India.
The Temple
This is an east facing Temple. It is a living Temple. The
temple is triratha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The temple is small
with a rekha type vimana. There is no Jagmohana. Presiding Deity is called as Swarna
Jaleswara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Nandi can
be found facing the sanctum. The vimana as well as the exterior walls of the
temple are endowed with sculptures and carvings.
Dvarapalas can be found at the base of doorjamb.
Dvarapalas are accompanied by a male assistant with folded hands which is
unique from other temples. The remaining areas in the doorjambs are decorated
with floral designs and scroll designs. Ashtagraha Panel can be found above the
lintel. There is a fragmentary figure of Naga holding a pot can be found near
the entrance. There is a Nataraja Panel on the Vimana in the front side.
Carvings of Lord Shiva with his family can be found below Nataraja panel.
Ganesha, Parvati and Kartikeya are the Parsvadevta
deities, housed in the niches around the exterior walls. There are two more
empty niches can be found in the exterior walls. Friezes and depictions of Lord
Shiva marriage, Shiva Linga Pooja, various forms of Lord Shiva, Chaitya motifs,
Nayikas, Lotus designs, Ramayana & Mahabharata Scenes, scroll works and
Mithuna figures can be found in the exterior walls.
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