Svapnesvara Mahadeva Temple, Patharachakada, Odisha

Svapnesvara Mahadeva Temple, Patharachakada, Odisha

Svapnesvara Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Patharachakada Village near Kantilo Town in Khandapada Block in Nayagarh District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the right bank of Mahanadi river.

History

The temple was constructed in 10^th century CE by the Somavamsis but the present temple is highly renovated one.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards west. The temple is pancharatha on plan & panchangabada in elevation. The temple consists of rekha vimana and pidha jagamohana. Both the vimana and jagamohana are square on plan. The interior northern wall of the jagamohana has an image of twelve armed Mahishasura Mardini. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity Svapnesvara in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except a number of deities attached in the bada portion of the temple.

Images of Ganesa Kartikeya and Parvati can be seen in the parsvadevata niches. Images of Uma Mahesvara and Ganesha can be seen in the bada portion. Each raha is represented with two udyotasimha one above the other. The frontal raha has only one udyotasimha which is surmounted by a miniature rekhamundi. Idols of Ekapada Bhairava, Astikajaratkaru, Surya, Varahi, Hanuman, Udyotsimhas and architectural fragments can be seen in the temple premises.

Narayani Temple:

Narayani Shrine is situated close to Svapnesvara Temple. There is a pond situated close to this shrine.

Festivals

Shivarathri and Kartika Purnima are the famous festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

It is believed that the couple taking bath in the temple pond will be blessed with child boon.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kantilo, 13 Kms from Bijipur, 17 Kms from Khandapada, 36 Kms from Nayagarh, 78 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport and 79 Kms from Bhubaneswar. The temple is situated on Bijipur to Kantilo route.

Location