Ladu Baba Temple, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
Ladu Baba Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. This temple was formerly known as Kainchhi Temple. The temple situated directly opposite to the Chitrakarini Temple.
Legends
As per
legend, the deity was rescued and shifted from Lanka to Ekamra Kshetra during
the battle between Lord Rama and the demon king of
Lanka.
History
The
temple was constructed in 13th century CE by the Eastern Gangas. The
temple was renovated by Odisha State Archaeology Department.
The Temple
The
temple is facing towards east and pancharatha on plan. The temple is partly
buried up to the pabhaga and jangha including the doorjambs. The temple is in a
dilapidated condition. The temple consists of rekha vimana and a frontal porch.
The vimana is square on plan. The doorjambs has three bands of decoration. Dvarapalas
can be seen at the base of the doorjambs. The architrave above the doorjamb is
carved with Navagrahas, each within a niche and seated in padmasana.
The
sanctum is empty. The sculptural decorations in the outer walls suggest that
the temple was originally dedicated to Lord Siva. The raha niches are empty
except the western raha niche. It enshrines an image of four armed Ganesha standing
over a lotus pedestal. His lower left hand is resting over a Parasu and lower
right hand is holding an Aksha Mala while both the upper left and right hands
are broken.
The
trunk of the image is partly broken. The image has a jatamukuta. There is an
ornamented makara torana behind the image in the background. There is also a
detached sculpture of goddess Lakshmi close to the Ganesha idol. Udyota simhas
can be seen at the center of the raha. The exterior is decorated with
architectural motifs and the gandi is devoid of any decoration.
Connectivity
For brief details, please refer
below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/03/ladu-baba-temple-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html
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