Trilochanesvara Temple Complex, Kundeswar, Odisha

Trilochanesvara Temple Complex, Kundeswar, Odisha

Trilochanesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kundeswar Village in Jagatsinghpur District in Odisha State, India. The temple is situated in the center of the Kundeswar Village. The Temple is situated on the banks of Alaka river.

History

The temple complex was constructed in 9^th century CE by the Somavamsis. The temple complex was renovated by Orissa State Archaeology in 2008. The temple complex is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple Complex

The Trilochanesvara Temple is the principal shrine in the temple complex.  This Temple is facing towards east. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The temple consists of a rekha vimana and a pidha jagamohana. The vimana and jagamohana are square on plan. The sanctum enshrines a yonipitha.

The Linga housed in the yonipitha was missing. The exterior walls of the temple is devoid of any decorations except the Vajramastaka design in the rahapaga projection in all side and the veranda mouldings are carved with scroll work. Sculptures of Mahisasuramardini Durga, Uma Mahesvara, Astikajaratkaru, and Chamunda can be found in the temple premises.

Buddhesvara Temple:

This Temple is situated inside the Trilochanesvara Temple Complex. This Temple is facing towards south and square on plan. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The temple has a rekha vimana. The temple exists up to the amlaka portion. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga directly housed over the floor of the temple. The exterior is decorated with architectural motifs and scroll works. Sculptures of Surya, Bhairava, Brahma, Lakulisa, Ganesa and few other deities from Hindu pantheon.

Chanresvara Temple:

This Temple is situated inside the Trilochanesvara Temple Complex. This temple is facing towards north and square on plan. The temple is triratha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The temple has a rekha vimana. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Chanresvara in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The temple exists up to the beki portion.

Gatesvara Temple:

This Temple is situated inside the Trilochanesvara Temple Complex. This temple is facing towards west and square on plan. The temple is pancharatha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The temple has a rekha vimana having unique ayudha akasha Linga, carved with Jaina tirthankara images. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Gatesvara in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The exterior wall of the temple is devoid of decorations.

Netesvara Temple:

This Temple is situated inside the Trilochanesvara Temple Complex. This Temple is facing towards west and square on plan. The temple is pancharatha on plan and triangabada in elevation. The temple has a rekha vimana. The mastaka is missing. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Netesvara, in the form of Shiva Linga within a yonipitha. The exterior walls of the temple is decorated with architectural motifs and scroll works.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Tribeni Yatra are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Mundalo, 8 Kms from Balikuda Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Balikuda, 15 Kms from Jagatsinghpur, 21 Kms from Jhankad Sarala Road, 61 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 63 Kms from Bhubaneswar. The Temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Dengapolo Bazar on Jagatsinghpur to Balikuda route.

Location