Bhargavesvara Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

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 15^th 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.

Location