Dishesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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 15^th 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

Location