Mani Nagesvara Temple,
Agrahata, Odisha
Mani Nagesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Agrahata Village in Choudwar Block in Cuttack District in Odisha, India. This temple is considered as one among the Astasambhu temples of Chaudwar Kataka. The temple was constructed in 11th century CE by Somavamsis.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east. The temple consists of a rekha vimana and a pidha jagamohana. The vimana
is square on plan whereas the jagamohana is rectangular on plan. The vimana is
pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines the presiding
deity, Mani Nagesvara, in the form of patalaphuta Shiva Linga within a circular
yonipitha.
The sanctum is situated at about
1 metres below the entrance level. The exterior is devoid of any decoration
except the pidhamundi over the parsvadevta niches, miniature rekhamundis at the
base of the gandi in the kanika pagas, and two udyotasimha on each raha. Idols
of Ganesha, Uma Mahesvara, bust part of Parsvanatha and Amalakasila can be seen
in the temple premises.
Festivals
Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and
Sankranti are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
1.5 Kms from Charbatia Railway Station, 5 Kms from O T M Chowk Bus Stop, 6 Kms
from Manguli Chowk, 14 Kms from Cuttack Junction Railway Station, 14 Kms from Cuttack,
15 Kms from Cuttack Bus Stand, 40 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 44 Kms from Bhubaneswar
Airport. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Choudwar Police Station on
Cuttack to Sambalpur highway.
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