Taresvar Temple, Ganeswarpur,
Odisha
Taresvar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ganeswarpur Village in Cuttack District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the left bank of the river Birupa. This temple is located close to the famous Pancha Pandava temple of Ganeswarpur.
History
It is believed that this temple was built in 10th
century CE by Somavamsis.
The Temple
The temple is facing towards east. The temple is in
highly dilapidated condition. The bada portion is only in existence, vegetation
grown all over the temple. The Vimana is square on plan whereas the jagamohana
is rectangular. A modern RCC roof is provided over the ruined vimana. The Sanctum
houses Patalphuta Shivalinga within a circular yonipitha.
The Linga is submerged under water. Ganesha, Parvati and
Kartikeya are the Parsvadevta deities, housed in the niches around the exterior
walls. Nandi can be seen facing the sanctum. Idols of Varaha, Astikajaratkaru,
Shivalinga with Saktipitha, ten armed headless Mahisasuramardini Durga and Gajalaxmi
can be seen in the temple premises.
Festivals
Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Bada Usha are the
festivals celebrated here.
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.
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