Jogeshwar Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

Jogeshwar Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

Jogeshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kharagprasad Village in Motunga Tehsil in Dhenkanal District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the right bank of Brahmani river. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Odisha declared by Archaeological Survey of India and is under the control of Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 19^th century CE during the princely rule of ex- state of Dhenkanal.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low platform. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The temple consists of rekha vimana, pidha jagamohana and mandapa. The mandapa is recently added RCC structure. The vimana and jagamohana are square on plan. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Jogeshwar / Yanjesvara in the form of Shiva Linga within square yonipitha. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except the 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 4 Kms from Meramandali Railway Station, 20 Kms from Angul, 25 Kms from Angul Bus Stand, 26 Kms from Angul Railway Station, 26 Kms from Talcher, 45 Kms from Dhenkanal, 88 Kms from Cuttack, 104 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 110 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms from Masani Chowk towards the Brahmani river on Dhenkanal to Angul route.

Location