Patalesvara Temple – III,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Patalesvara Temple – III is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is believed to be built in 13th
century CE. The temple is situated on the left side of the Lingaraja
temple eastern gateway and it is situated on the Mandir Chowk of Old Town
area in Bhubaneswar.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists
of rekha vimana and frontal porch. The temple is buried up to the bada on
elevation. The doorjambs has three bands of decoration. There are two
dvarapalas on either side at the base of the doorjamb. There is an image of
Gajalakshmi seated in lalitasana over a lotus flanked by elephants at the lalatabimba.
The sanctum is situated at about 8.5 feet below the present road level. There
are seventeen steps leading down the sanctum from the ground level. The sanctum
enshrines the presiding deity, Patalesvara in the form of Shiva Linga within circular
yonipitha.
Connectivity
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/02/patalesvara-temple-iii-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html
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