Pancha Pandava Temple, Ganeswarpur, Odisha

Pancha Pandava Temple, Ganeswarpur, Odisha

Pancha Pandava Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Ganeswarpur Village in Cuttack District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the left bank of the river Birupa on the outskirt of Ganeswarpur at the foot of Jalauka hill.

Legends

As per legend, Pandavas stayed at this place for a few days during their exile. While younger Pandava brothers, Arjuna, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva, resided here under the Jalauka hills, the eldest brother Yudhishthira lived in the nearby Rudrapur village with mother Kunti. The Pandavas used to worship Lord Vishnu here.

History

It is believed that this temple was built in 10^th century CE by Somavamsis. This temple complex suffered major destruction by Kalapahad, a Muslim General of Bengal Sultanate in 16^th century CE. This temple is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/01/pancha-pandava-temple-ganeswarpur-temple.html

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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