Lokanath Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Lokanath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha,
India. The
temple is situated on the eastern
embankment of the Bindusagar Tank. The temple is situated
on the right side of the Tala Bazar road leading from Kedara-Gouri lane to
Lingaraja Temple.
History
The
temple is believed to be built in 15th century CE by the Gajapati
Empire. The temple was repaired by Odisha State Archaeology during the X and XI
Finance Commission Award. The temple is under the control of Lingaraja Temple
Trust Board.
The Temple
This
temple is facing towards east and consists of pidha vimana. The vimana is
square on plan. The temple is trianga bada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines
the presiding deity, Lokanath in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular
Yonipitha. Also, an image of Uma Mahesvara can be seen inside the sanctum.
Festivals
Shivarathri
and Kartika Purnima are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
For
brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/03/lokanath-temple-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html
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