Arjunesvara Temple, Haladibasanta, Odisha

Arjunesvara Temple, Haladibasanta, Odisha

Arjunesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Haladibasanta Village in Kakatpur Block in Puri District in Odisha, India. The temple is located on the left bank of the Daya river. The temple is under the control Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.

History

The temple was constructed in 10^th century CE by the Somavamsis. The jagamohana was added in 2005. The temple is completely renovated structure.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of rekha vimana and pidha jagamohana. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The vimana is square on plan and the jagamohana is rectangular on plan. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Arjunesvara in the form of patalaphuta Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha made of black chlorite. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except an Udyotasimha on the western raha and two at the top and base of a miniature rekha shrine like designs in the frontal raha. Sculptures of Astikajaratkaru, nayikas, gaja vidala, naga figure and navagraha panel can be seen in the temple premises.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Ekadasi, Kartika Purnima, Viswasanti maha yajna are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Dhauli, 14 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport, 14 Kms from Bhubaneswar Railway Station, 17 Kms from Khurda Road Junction Railway Station, 18 Kms from Bhubaneswar, 18 Kms from Baramunda Bus Stand, 45 Kms from Puri and 49 Kms from Kakatpur. The temple is situated on Bhubaneswar to Puri route.

Location