Bhargavesvara Temple, Jajpur,
Odisha
Bhargavesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Jajpur Town in Jajpur District in Odisha State, India. The temple is located outside the northern corner of Viraja temple compound wall and in front of Viraja panthasala.
History
The temple was believed to be built in 15th century
CE by Gajapatis. This temple is currently under the control of Endowment Department, Government
of Orissa.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east. The temple is in dilapidated
condition and has a single pidha vimana which is buried up to its bada portion.
The temple is triratha on plan. The sanctum houses Bhargavesvara in Linga form
within a square yonipitha. An idol of four armed Lakshmi can be seen on the
rear wall of the vimana.
Festivals
Shivarathri and Kartika Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3
Kms from Jajpur Bus Stand, 32 Kms from Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station, 78
Kms from Cuttack, 100 Kms from Bhubaneshwar and 103 Kms from Bhubaneshwar
Airport. Jajpur is well connected to Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar. Regular Buses
are available from Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar to Jajpur Town.
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