Simhanatha Temple,
Gopinathapur, Odisha
Simhanatha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Gopinathapur village in Baramba Tehsil in Cuttack District in Odisha State, India. The temple is unique for its sculptural embellishment of both the Saivite and Vaishnava sects. The temple is situated on an island in the river Mahanadi near Baideswar (right bank) and Badamba (left bank) which can be approached from both sides by boat.
History
The temple is believed to be built by Somavamsis during 9th century CE. The temple is currently under the control of Archaeological Survey of India.
The Temple Complex
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/simhanatha-temple-gopinathapur-temple-complex.html
Festivals
Maha Shivrathri, Makar
Sankranti, Dussehra, Kartik
Purnima, Shivarathri, Sitalasasti, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja,
Janmashtami and Kartika Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
1.5 Kms from Gopinathpur, 7 Kms from Badamba, 37 Kms from Athgarh, 37 Kms from
Narasinghpur, 45 Kms from Dhenkanal, 68 Kms from Bhubaneshwar, 69 Kms from
Bhubaneshwar Airport, 70 Kms from Cuttack, 71 Kms from Chaudwar and 72 Kms from
Cuttack Junction Railway Station. The temple is situated on Cuttack to
Narasinghpur route. The temple can be easily approached by road from Cuttack,
Chaudwar and Athgarh.
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