Siddha Ganesa Temple, Jajpur,
Odisha
Siddha Ganesa Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, located in Jajpur Town in Jajpur District in
Odisha State, India. This Temple is also called as Budha Ganesha Temple. He is
represented in his old age form in this temple. The temple is located on the
right bank of the river Vaitarani at Dasasvamedhaghata of Baitarani
River and in between the northern compound wall of Jagannatha temple
complex and Saptamatrika shrine.
History
The temple is believed to be
built in 11th century CE by Somavamsis. The temple was renovated
during the Maratha rule in Odisha. The temple is currently under the control of
Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
north. The temple is Pancharatha on plan and Panchangabada in elevation. The temple
consists of rekha vimana and pidha jagamohana. The sanctum houses a colossal
image of Lord Ganesha in sitting posture. He is four armed. The jagamohana
houses idols of Shiva Lingas, Vishnu, Yama, Ravana, Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha,
Mahishasura Mardini, Bala Krishna and Uma Mahesvara.
Festivals
Ganesh
Chaturthi is the most popular festival here.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
500 metres from Jajpur Bus Stand, 30 Kms from Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway
Station, 80 Kms from Cuttack, 103 Kms from Bhubaneshwar and 106 Kms from
Bhubaneshwar Airport. Jajpur is well connected to Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar.
Regular Buses are available from Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar to Jajpur Town.
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