Yajneswara Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

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.

History

The temple was constructed during the rule of princely state of Dhenkanal in 19^th 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.

Location