Ambikei Temple, Ganeswarpur, Odisha

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 10^th century CE by Somavamsis. The present temple is renovated by the local people in 19^th 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.

Location