Chakresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Chakresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Chakresvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated at the end of the Hatiasuni lane branching from Tankapani road in Rajarani colony in Bhubaneswar. It is located at about 100 metres to the south-west of Rajarani Temple.

History

The Temple was built in 10^th Century CE by the Somavamsis.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple is pancharatha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The temple consists of a rekha vimana and a frontal porch. The vimana is square on plan. The doorjambs are decorated with three vertical bands of decorations. Dvarapalas can be seen at the base of the doorjamb on either sides. The architrave above the doorjamb is beautifully carved with Navagrahas in the niches. 

A four-armed Ganesha can be seen in the lalatabimba of the sanctum door. Usually, this place is occupied by Gaja Lakshmi. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Chakresvara, in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. It is unusual to notice the lalatabimba at Kalarahanga occupied by images of both Ganesha and  Saraswathi. The exterior is devoid of any decorations. Images of Parvati & Kartikeya and an amlaka stone can be seen in the southern side of the temple.

Festivals

Shivaratri, Diwali and Sankranti are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/chakresvara-temple-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html

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