Brahmapura Temple, Sambalpur, Odisha

Brahmapura Temple, Sambalpur, Odisha

Brahmapura Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Sambalpur City in Sambalpur District in Odisha, India. This temple is considered as one of earliest Jagannath temples in Sambalpur region. The temple is situated on the left bank of the river Mahanadi.

History

King Balabhadra Deva (1605 - 1630 A.D), third ruler of Chauhan Dynasty of Sambalpur constructed several Jagannath temples in Sambalpur region. This temple is considered one among them. The temple is now under the control of Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of a square vimana and a pillared Mandapa. Both the Mandapa and Vimana stands on a raised platform. The Vimana follows Rekha Deula style architecture. The pillared mandapa has marble flooring and the exterior is decorated with Krisnalila scene in cement work. The Sanctum houses the images of the Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple observes all rituals of Jagannath culture.

Festivals

Car festival, Netrotsava and Pana Sankranti Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Sambalpur Junction Railway Station, 5 Kms from Sambalpur Bus Stand, 63 Kms from Jharsuguda Airport, 276 Kms from Bhubaneshwar and 280 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. The temple is situated on the left bank of the river Mahanadi on the right side of the ring road leading from Court square to Durgapali and close to Jharuapara Art and Music School.

Location