Angesvara Temple, Nua Pitapada, Odisha

Angesvara Temple, Nua Pitapada, Odisha

Angesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nua Pitapada Village in Cuttack District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the left bank of the river Prachi.

History

The temple was believed to be built in 10^th century CE by Somavamsis. This temple is currently under the control of Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. It consists of Rekha Deul and Jagamohana. Both are square on plan and stands over raised platform. The temple is Pancharatha on plan and Panchangabada in elevation. Presiding Deity is called as Angesvara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Patalphuta Shivalinga within a square yonipitha.

The exterior walls of the vimana are decorated with Khakaramundis & pidhamundis in the talajangha and uparajangha respectively and udyota Simha on each raha projections. Sculptures of four armed Vishnu, Uma Mahesvara, Chamunda, Garuda, female carrying a child, Bhooda Ganas, Astikajaratkaru, lotus medallion, udyota Simha and Navagraha lintel can be seen in the temple premises.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Badausha are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Bhodar, 45 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport, 49 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Railway Station, 50 Kms from Bhubaneshwar, 54 Kms from Bhubaneswar New Junction Railway Station and 61 Kms from Cuttack. The temple is situated on the left bank of the river Prachi, located at about 3.5 kms southeast of Panimal chowk on the left side of SH 60.

Location