Yajneswara Temple,
Kharagprasad, Odisha
Yajneswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kharagprasad Village in Motunga Block in Dhenkanal District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Brahmani river.
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History
The temple was constructed
during the rule of princely state of Dhenkanal in 19th century CE.
The temple is a protected monument of Odisha State Archaeology and under
Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The
temple consists of rekha vimana, pidha jagamohana and a new concrete mandapa. The
vimana and jagamohana are square on plan and stands over a low platform. The
sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Yajneswara in the form of Shiva Linga
within a square yonipitha. The temple is devoid of any decorations except
dopichhasimhas and deulacharinis over the beki and udyotasimha on each raha.
Festivals
Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and
Rakhi Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 3
Kms from Masani Chowk, 5 Kms from Meramandali Railway Station, 20 Kms from
Angul, 26 Kms from Talcher, 43 Kms from Dhenkanal, 109 Kms from Bhubaneshwar
and 115 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. The temple is situated on the Dhenkanal
to Angul route (NH 55). Devotees need to take the branch road at Masani Chowk
and travel for about 3 Kms towards the Brahmani river to reach this temple.
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