Ambikei Temple, Ganeswarpur,
Odisha
Ambikei Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in Ganeswarpur Village in Cuttack District in Odisha, India. The temple is located on the eastern slope of a hillock named as Jalakua. It is situated on the left bank of the river Birupa on the northern outskirt of Ganeswarpur. This temple is located close to the famous Pancha Pandava temple of Ganeswarpur.
History
It is believed that this temple was built in 10th
century CE by Somavamsis. The present temple is renovated by the local
people in 19th century CE.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards south. The temple is a
single pidha vimana and square on plan. It is a living temple. The sanctum
houses a two armed female deity.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Chatia, 5 Kms
from Chatia Bus Stop, 10 Kms from Jhadeshwar Road Railway Station, 27 Kms from
Cuttack Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Cuttack Bus Stand, 30 Kms from
Cuttack, 52 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 56 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple
is situated on Bhubaneshwar to Balasore Route (NH 5). Devotees need to take a
right turn before Chatia and travel for another 4 Kms to reach this temple.
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