Gandhi Garabadu Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gandhi Garabadu Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gandhi Garabadu Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated in the Gandhi Garabadu precinct. The temple can be approached on the right side of the Lingaraj temple Road in the Old Town of Bhubaneswar.

History

The Temple was built in 12th century CE by Eastern Gangas. The temple was renovated by the Odisha State Archaeology during X & XI Finance Commission Award. Locals believe that the temple was built by Somavamsis.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west. The temple consists of rekha vimana and an entrance porch. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The sanctum is square in plan and the presiding deity is missing. The kalasa on top of the amalaka is missing. The sculptures on the exterior walls and the dvarapalas in the doorjamb indicates that the temple was originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The exterior walls is decorated with dikpalas, salabhanjika, geometrical and floral motifs. Most of the carvings of the exterior walls are heavily weathered. A broken amalaka and an Udyota Simha can be seen in front of the entrance of the temple.

Connectivity

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/10/gandhi-garabadu-vishnu-temple-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html

Location