Patalesvara Temple – III, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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 13^th 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

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/02/patalesvara-temple-iii-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html

Location