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Friday, July 29, 2022

Ashta Shambhu Temple, Kualo, Odisha

Ashta Shambhu Temple, Kualo, Odisha

Ashta Shambhu Temple is a Hindu Temple Complex dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kualo Village in Parajang Block in Dhenkanal District in Odisha, India. The temple complex came to be called as Ashta Shambu Temple because of the presence of the eight Shiva Lingas in the temple complex. The temple is also called as Ashta Shambu Kshetra and Panchayatana Kshetra. The temple complex is situated on the left bank of Brahmani river.





History

The temple complex was built by the Sulkis of Kodalaka Mandala, the feudatory of Bhaumakaras in 9th century CE. The temple complex is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.





The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/07/ashta-shambhu-temple-kualo-temple-complex.html

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima, Rakhi Purnima, Sitalasasti, Bada Usha, Durga Puja and Chaitra Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple complex is located at about 5 Kms from Parajang, 5 Kms from Parajang Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Talcher Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Talcher, 18 Kms from Talcher Railway Station, 25 Kms from Dhenkanal, 32 Kms from Kamakhyanagar, 122 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 128 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Parajang on Talcher to Kamakhyanagar route.

Location

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