Pranayamesvara Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

Pranayamesvara Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

Pranayamesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Jajpur Town in Jajpur District in Odisha State, India. The temple is located at about 100 meters from Viraja temple. Pranayamesvara is considered as one of the 108 Shiva Lingas of Viraja Kshetra.

History

The temple was believed to be built in 8^th century CE by Bhaumakara Kings. This temple is currently under the control of locals of Devidwar.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. It consists of a square vimana that stands over a low pista. The temple exists up to its bada portion. The temple is triratha on plan and has plain bada in elevation. The sanctum houses Pranayamesvara in Linga form within a circular yonipitha. An image of two armed Surya can be seen in the rear wall of the vimana. Idols of Ganesha, Surya, defaced female deity, number of Nandis and a large number of architectural fragments can be seen in the temple premises.

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