Simhanatha Temple, Gopinathapur, Odisha

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 9^th 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.

Location