Madanesvara Temple, Sisupalgarh, Odisha

Madanesvara Temple, Sisupalgarh, Odisha

Madanesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sisupalgarh, an outskirt of Bhubaneshwar City in Khurda District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the bank of Gangua Nala. The temple is situated on the left side of the Mahavir Lane branching from Garage Chowk in Santarapur to Sisupalgarh.

History

The Temple was constructed in 12^th century CE by the Gangas. The temple is currently under the care of the local residents of Mahavir lane.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple is lost completely except the pabhaga portion. The temple consists of a vimana and a front porch. The vimana is square and pancharatha on plan. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Madanesvara, within a circular Yonipitha. The entire shrine is provided with a galvanized steel sheet roof.

Festivals

Kartika Purnima and Shivarathri are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/madanesvara-temple-sisupalgarh-connectivity.html

Location