Bhubanesvar Mahadev Temple, Balia, Odisha

Bhubanesvar Mahadev Temple, Balia, Odisha

Bhubanesvar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Balia Village in Jagatsinghpur District in Odisha State, India. The temple is situated at about 10 feet below the ground level. The temple is located on the northern bank of Biluakhai river.

History

The temple is believed to be built by the Somavamsis in 9^th century CE. The temple is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and situated at about 10 feet below the ground level. The temple is square on plan and has a rekha vimana. The temple is triratha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. Images of Bikshadana, Gangadhara and Mahishasura Mardhini can be seen in the Parsvadevta niches in the central projection.

The chaitya medallion of the central projection houses the images of Vinadhara Shiva with his consort Parvati. The exterior of the temple is decorated with architectural motifs like vajramundi niches, housing images of Kartikeya, Ganesa, Aja Ekapada Ganga, Yamuna and different forms of Siva in the Kanikapaga projection. The exterior is intricately carved with kirtimukhas, floral motifs and geometrical motifs.

Festivals

Shivarathri and Kartika Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Balia Junction, 10 Kms from Badakhandita Railway Station, 15 Kms from Jagatsinghpur, 30 Kms from Cuttack Junction Railway Station, 31 Kms from Cuttack, 42 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 46 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple is situated at about 2.5 Kms from Balia Junction on the Cuttack to Jagatsinghpur Road.

Location