Gatesvara Temple, Agrahat, Odisha

Gatesvara Temple, Agrahat, Odisha

Gatesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Agrahat village near Chaudwar Town in Cuttack District in Odisha State, India. The temple is located on the northern end of the Agrahat village. The temple is situated on the right side of the road leading from Kalinga chowk to Charbatia Railway Station.

History

The Temple was constructed in 11^th century CE by the Somavamsis.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of pidha vimana and front porch. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Gatesvara, in the form of Shiva Linga in broken condition within a circular Yonipitha. The exterior is plain except the raha niches. Sculptures Manasa, Varaha, Indra, Nandi, Buddha and few broken idols can be seen in the temple premises.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Sitalasasti and Kartika Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Charbatia Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from ARC Charbatia Bus Stop, 4.5 Kms from O T M Chaka Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Manguli Chaudwar PH Railway Station, 14 Kms from Cuttack Junction Railway Station, 15 Kms from Cuttack, 18 Kms from Cuttack Bus Stand, 40 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 44 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple is situated on the right side of the road leading from Kalinga chowk to Charbatia Railway Station.

Location