Duladevi Temple, Kapileshwar, Odisha

Duladevi Temple, Kapileshwar, Odisha

Duladevi Temple  is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located in the Kapileshwar Village, a well-known locality in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is located on the right side of the Duladevi chowk in the Kapilesvara Village. The temple is situated at about 500 metres to the south east of Kapilesvara Temple. It can be approached from the end of the Kapilesvara road leading from Lingaraja temple to the Kapilesvara village.

History

The Temple was constructed in 18^th century CE during the Bhoi rule.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of a pidha vimana and a frontal porch. The vimana is square on plan. The sanctum enshrines an image of four armed Mahishasura Mardini. The exterior walls of the temple are decorated with images of vyalas, nayikas and erotic figures. The gandi of the temple is decorated with lotus design. Idols of Parvati, Nayika playing musical instrument, Nagas and architectural fragments can be seen in the temple premises.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/duladevi-temple-kapileshwar-connectivity.html

Location