Dishesvara
Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Dishesvara
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in
Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the
right side of the road leading from Nalamuhana chowk to Rabi talkies.
History
The Temple was constructed in 15th
century CE during the Gajapati rule. The temple was repaired and
renovated by Odisha State Archaeology during the X and XI Finance Commission
Award. The temple is currently looked after by Lingaraja Trust Board.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
west and in a dilapidated state. The temple is pancharatha on plan and
triangabada in elevation. The temple is square on plan. The temple consists of
a rekha vimana and a shallow frontal porch. The sanctum enshrines the presiding
deity, Dishesvara, in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The
sanctum is situated at about 1 metres below the present ground level. The exterior
is devoid of any decoration except the udyota simhas on the rahapagas and
talagarbhika and urdhagarbhika on the parsvadevta niches.
Festivals
Shivarathri and Kartika Purnima
are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/dishesvara-temple-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html
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