Twin Temples of Gandharadi, Odisha

Twin Temples of Gandharadi, Odisha

Twin Temples of Gandharadi are group of two Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu located in Gandharadi Village in Boudh District in Odisha State, India. The temple complex is also called as Chari Sambhu Temple / Harihara Deula. The temple complex houses twin identical temples dedicated to Siddhesvara (Lord Shiva) on the left side and Nilamadhava (Lord Vishnu) on the right side. The temple complex is situated on the right bank of Mahanadi River.

History

The Twin Temples of Gandharadi were built by Somavamsis in 10^th century CE. Gandharadi has been mentioned as Gandhata, Gandhatapati and Gandharadi in the Bhanja copper plate charters of 9^th century CE. The temple complex is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/twin-temples-of-gandharadi-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 15 Kms from Boudh, 15 Kms from Boudh Bus Stand, 40 Kms from Sonepur, 88 Kms from Balangir, 109 Kms from Sambalpur, 171 Kms from Jharsuguda Airport and 234 Kms from Bhubaneswar. The Temple is situated at about 2.5 Kms from Junapanka Chowk on Sonepur – Boudh Road (NH 57). Bus facilities are available from Boudh and Subarnapur.

Location