Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...

 is the capital city of Orissa

Orissa

Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...

, India

India

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. It was the ancient capital of the Kalinga Empire and the architectural legacy of the period is its greatest attraction. There are many sites in the city that testify the importance of the region during the 7th to 11th century A.D when the Kalinga

Kalinga

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 kings ruled Orissa] and the regions beyond it. The Ananta Vasudeva Temple

Ananta Vasudeva Temple

Ananta Vasudeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Orissa, India. The temple was constructed in the thirteenth century, and the complete murties of Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra are worshipped there. Balarama...

 and Vindusagar tank in the only temple of Lord Vishnu in the city of Siva

Siva

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. The temples in Bhubaneswar are thus regarded as having been built from the 8th to 12th century of saivite influence.

The Jain and Buddhist shrines give a clear picture about the settlements around Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...

 in the first two centuries B.C, and one of the most complete edicts of the Mauryan emperor, Asoka, dating between 272-236 B.C, remains carved in rock just 5 miles to the southwest of the modern city.

Name of the temple	Deity	Picture	Architecture/Timeline	Notes/Beliefs
Aisanyesvara Siva Temple Aisanyesvara Siva Temple Aisanyesvara Siva Temple is a 13th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, India. The temple is located within the precinct of Municipal Corporation Hospital, Sriram Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar. It is close to the western compound wall of...	Lord Siva		Kalinga Kalinga Kalinga is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Tabuk and borders Mountain Province to the south, Abra to the west, Isabela to the east, Cagayan to the northeast, and Apayao to the north... , 13th Century A.D.	It is a 13th century Hindu temple Hindu temple A Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, or a Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism...  dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Akhadachandi Temple Akhadachandi Temple Akhadachandi Temple is a 10th century A.D. temple in Bhubaneswar in the state of Orissa, India. The temple is situated in the south-western embankment of Bindusagar tank in Badu Sahi, Old town....	Lord Siva		Kalinga Kalinga Kalinga is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Tabuk and borders Mountain Province to the south, Abra to the west, Isabela to the east, Cagayan to the northeast, and Apayao to the north... , 10th Century A.D.	The temple is surrounded by Bindusagar tank in the east at a distance of 6.40 metres, Markandeya temple in the west and private residential buildings in the southern side. The temple faces south and the presiding deity faces east.
Ananta Vasudeva Temple Ananta Vasudeva Temple Ananta Vasudeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Orissa, India. The temple was constructed in the thirteenth century, and the complete murties of Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra are worshipped there. Balarama...	Lord Krishna		13th Century A.D.	The temple was constructed in the thirteenth century, and the complete murties of Krishna Krishna Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu... , Balarama Balarama Balarama , also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of the divine being, Krishna in Hinduism. Within Vaishnavism Hindu traditions Balarama is worshipped as an Avatar of Vishnu, and he is also listed as such in the Bhagavata Purana... , and Subhadra Subhadra Image:Jagannath, Baladev and Subadra in Radhadesh.jpg|thumb|right|250px|alt=|Subhadra, flanked by her brothers Balarama and Jagannatha . Deities of the Radhadesh temple in Belgium...  are worshipped there. Balarama Shesha In Hindu tradition, Shesha or Sheshanaag is the king of all nagas, one of the primal beings of creation, and according to the Bhagavata Purana, an Avatar of the Supreme God known as Sankarshan. In the Puranas, Shesha is said to hold all the planets of the Universe on his hoods and to constantly...  stands under a seven hooded serpent, while Krishna holds a mace, chakra Chakra Chakra is a concept originating in Hindu texts, featured in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "turning" .Chakra is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices...  and a conch Conch A conch is a common name which is applied to a number of different species of medium-sized to large sea snails or their shells, generally those which are large and have a high spire and a siphonal canal.... . The temple dates back to the period of Chandrika Devi, the daughter of Anangabhima III Anangabhima III Anangabhima III was a ruler of the Ganga Dynasty, which was located in India. His father, Ajaraja IIIbecame the ruler of the Dynasty in 1198, and was overrun by the Muslims of Bengal, who invaded Orissa in 1206 . When Anangabhima III came into power, he expelled the Muslims from his kingdom, and... , during the reign of the king Bhanudeva.
Astasambhu Temples Astasambhu temples Astasambhu Siva Temples is a collection of 8 Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, India.- The Temple :...	Lord Siva		10th Century A.D.	In the Uttaresvara Siva Temple Uttaresvara Siva Temple Uttaresvara Siva Temple is a 12th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India.- Location :Uttaresvara Siva temple is located within a precinct in the northern embankment of Bindusagar tank in the Nalamuhana Sahi, Kedara-Gouri Chowk, Old Town, Bhubaneswar...  precinct there are eight temples of identical size and dimension locally known as Astasambhu. Ashta means eight and Sambhu refers to another name of Lord Shiva. Five of them are arranged in one alignment are also known as Panchu Pandava.
Bharati Matha Bharati Matha Bharati Matha Temple is a temple of the Hindu God Siva. This is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar , a well known heritage place and capital of the State of Orissa. The temple is a Hindu monastery with three stories which was built in the 11th century AD...	Lord Vishnu		11th Century A.D.	It is a temple of the Hindu God Hindu deities Within Hinduism a large number of personal gods are worshipped as murtis. These beings are either aspects of the supreme Brahman, Avatars of the supreme being, or significantly powerful entities known as devas. The exact nature of belief in regards to each deity varies between differing Hindu...  Siva Shiva Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a... . This is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar. The temple is a Hindu Hindu Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...  monastery Monastery Monastery denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of monastics, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in community or alone .Monasteries may vary greatly in size – a small dwelling accommodating only...  with three stories which was built in the 11th century A.D. It is currently used for living Matha Matha A matha ) is a term for monastic and similar religious establishments of Hinduism and Jainism. A matha is usually more formal, hierarchical, and rule-based than an ashram.-Advaita Mathas:...  purposes and earlier it was used as a Hindu pilgrimage centre.
Bhringesvara Siva Temple Bhringesvara Siva Temple The Bhringesvara Siva temple is situated on the foothillsof Dhauli and the left bank of the river Daya, in the southeastern outskirts of Bhubaneswar inthe village Khatuapada. The temple is facing towards west and...	Lord Siva		8th Century A.D.	The main temple is of late Kalingan style dating back to 15th century. The present temple was built during the Gajapati Rulers. A four-handed black chlorite Chlorite The chlorite ion is ClO2−. A chlorite is a compound that contains this group,with chlorine in oxidation state +3. Chlorites are also known as salts of chlorous acid.-Oxidation states:...  image of Brahma Brahma Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. According to the Brahma Purana, he is the father of Mānu, and from Mānu all human beings are descended. In the Ramayana and the...  holding Veda and water vessel in upper two hands and rosary, abhaya mudra in lower two hand. The temple is situated on the foothills of Dhauli and the left bank of the river Daya, in the southeastern outskirts of Bhubaneswar in the village Khatuapada.
Bhrukutesvar Siva Temple Bhrukutesvar Siva Temple Bhrukutesvar Siva TempleBhrukutesvar Shiva Temple is situated in Yamesvara Patna,Old Town, Bhubaneswar.It is a singlestructure pidha deul without any frontal porch.According to the local people this temple was built by theKesaris .- Location :...	Lord Siva		13th Century A.D.	It is a single structure pidha deul without any frontal porch. According to the local people, this temple was built by the Kesaris (Somavamsis).
Brahma Temple, Bindusagar	Lord Brahma		15th Century A.D.	The main temple is of late Kalingan style dating back to 15th century. The present temple was built during the Gajapati Rulers. A four handed black chlorite image of Brahma Brahma Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. According to the Brahma Purana, he is the father of Mānu, and from Mānu all human beings are descended. In the Ramayana and the...  holding Veda and water vessel in upper two hands and rosary, abhaya mudra in lower two hand.
Brahmeswara Temple	Lord Siva		11th Century A.D.	The temple was erected at the end of the 9th century AD, is richly carved inside and out. This Hindu temple Hindu temple A Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, or a Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism...  can be dated with fair accuracy by the use of inscriptions that were originally on the temple. They are now lost, but records of them preserve the information of around 1058 AD. The temple is built in the 18th regnal year of the Somavamsi king Udyotakesari by his mother Kolavati Devi. This corresponds to 1058 AD.
Byamokesvara Temple Byamokesvara Temple Suresvara Mahadeva temple, also known as Byamokesvava temple, is located in the Tala bazaar market complex, Old Town of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the state of Orissa. The temple is located in front of the Lingaraj Temple across the road in the left side of the eastern gateway at a distance of...	Lord Siva		11th Century A.D.	It is located in front of the Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa, India....  across the road in the left side of the eastern gateway at a distance of 10.00 m. The temple faces towards the west. It is a living temple and the enshrined deity is a Siva lingam with a circular yonipitha at the centre of the sanctum. At present the sanctum is 1.50 m below the present road level. It is a recently recovered temple that had been buried. It was built in 10th century AD.
Chakreshvari Siva Temple Chakreshvari Siva Temple Chakresvara Shiva temple is a living Hindu temple bulit in 10-11 AD dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Hatiasuni lane, Rajarani Colony, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The deity, lingam is within a circular yonipitha in side the sanctum. The temple is surrounded by private residential buildings in eastern...	Lord Siva		10-11th Century A.D.	The temple stands on a low platform. On plan, the temple has a vimana Vimana Vimāna is a word with several meanings ranging from temple or palace to mythological flying machines described in Sanskrit epics.-Etymology and usage:Sanskrit vi-māna literally means "measuring out, traversing" or "having been measured out"...  and a renovated frontal porch. The vimana Vimana Vimāna is a word with several meanings ranging from temple or palace to mythological flying machines described in Sanskrit epics.-Etymology and usage:Sanskrit vi-māna literally means "measuring out, traversing" or "having been measured out"... (shrine) is pancharatha and the frontal porch. On elevation, the vimana Vimana Vimāna is a word with several meanings ranging from temple or palace to mythological flying machines described in Sanskrit epics.-Etymology and usage:Sanskrit vi-māna literally means "measuring out, traversing" or "having been measured out"...  is of rekha order extends from pabhaga to kalasa. From bottom to the top, the temple has a bada, gandi and mastaka.
Champakesvara Siva Temple Champakesvara Siva Temple Champakesvara Siva Temple is located Ambika Sahi in the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar. It is 157 metres west of Parasuramesvara on the right side of the Kotitirthesvara lane leading to Bindu sagara. It is a laterite temple...	Lord Siva		13th Century A.D.	It is 157 metres west of Parasuramesvara on the right side of the Kotitirthesvara lane leading to Bindu sagara. It is a laterite Laterite Laterites are soil types rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are rusty-red because of iron oxides. They develop by intensive and long-lasting weathering of the underlying parent rock...  temple. Local people believe that the enshrined Siva lingam is patalaphuta and the precinct is the abode of nagas(champa naga) after whom the deity is named as Champakesvara.
Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in the village Patia, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yoni pitha.The temple has a private ownership but is held by many people at the same time.- The Temple:The temple...	Lord Siva		19th Century A.D.	It is a Hindu temple Hindu temple A Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, or a Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism...  dedicated to Lord Siva located in the village Patia, Bhubaneswar. The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yoni pitha. The temple has a private ownership but is held by many people at the same time.
Chintamanisvara Siva Temple Chintamanisvara Siva Temple Chintamanisvara Siva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva locted in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, India. It is situated at the end of the Chintamanisvara road branching from Cuttack - Puri road near the Old Station Bazar. The temple faces towards west and the enshrined deity is a...	Lord Siva		14th Century A.D.	The temple dates back to 14th century A.D. According to local legend the temple was built by the Kesharis (Somavamsis). Various religious sacraments like Sivaratri, Siva vivaha, jalasaya, rudrabhisekha are performed here.
Devasabha Temple Devasabha Temple Devasabha Temple is located in the Kharakhia Vaidyanath temple precinct, Old Town area ofBhubaneswar. This is an abandoned temple and is facing towards the east...	Lord Siva		18th Century A.D.	It is located in the Kharakhia Vaidyanath temple precinct; it is an abandoned temple that faces east. There is no deity inside the cella. As per the locals, the temple is the assembly of all gods and goddess for which it is known as Devasabha.
Dishisvara Siva Temple Dishisvara Siva Temple Dishisvar Siva Temple is located in Bhubaneswar. The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam within a circular yonipitha installed inside the sanctum.-Physical Description:...	Lord Siva		15th Century A.D.	The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam within a circular yonipitha installed inside the sanctum. This 15th-century, privately owned temple is situated within a private compound surrounded by private residential buildings on three sides of east, west, south and the road on the north.
Duladevi Temple	Mahishamardini		18th Century A.D.	It is located on the right side of Duladevi Chowk in the village Kapilesvara in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital... . It is 100 metres south east of Kapilesvara Siva temple. The presiding deity is a four armed Mahishamardini killing the buffalo demon.
Gandhi Garabadu Precinct Vishnu Temple Gandhi Garabadu Precinct Vishnu Temple Gandhi Garabadu Precinct Vishnu Temple is a Vishnu temple is located in the Gandhi Garabadu Precinct,Old Town, Bhubaneswar. It is situated on the right side of the temple road branching from Garej Chowk to Lingaraj temple. It is about 70.00 metres east of Lingaraja, 200 metres south of Ananta...	Lord Vishnu		12-13th Century A.D.	It is situated on the right side of the temple road branching from Garej Chowk to Lingaraj temple Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa, India.... . The temple faces west. The garbhagriha of the temple is empty. The cult icons on the outer walls and the dvarapalas in the door jamb, suggest that the temple was originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Gangesvara Siva Temple Gangesvara Siva Temple Gangesvara Siva Temple is situated within a precinct on the left side of Ganga-Yamuna road Old Town, Bhubaneswar...	Lord Siva		13-14th Century A.D.	The presiding deity is a Siva lingam Lingam The Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in temples....  within a circular yonipitha. It is a living temple and maintained by the Ganga Yamuna Sangathana.
Gokarnesvara Siva Temple	Lord Siva		1st Century B.C.	It is in close proximity to the ancient fort of Sisupalgarh, which is identified as the Kalinganagari of king Kharavela of the 1st century BC, the local legend assign the temple to 1st century BC and king Kharavela as the builder of the original temple. The temple fragments, however, do not agree to such an early date.
Gopal Tirtha Matha			16th Century A.D.	The Matha is located in front of the Chitrakarini temple is a branch of the Gopala Tirtha Matha of Puri. Gopala Tirtha was one of the prominent disciples of Sankaracharya, who commissioned monastic establishments in Puri and Bhuabaneswar.
Gosagaresvar Precinct Siva Temple	Lord Siva		14-15th century A.D.	The enshrining deity is a Siva lingam at the center of a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum measures 1.10 square metres as it faces towards west. According to the local legend once Lord Siva killed a calf inadvertently. In order to cleanse the sin of killing the calf he had to take a bath in the Gosagaresvara pond and worship the lord Gosagaresvara. In keeping with the tradition even today people suffering from the sin of killing cows, take ritual bath in the tank and worship Gosagaresvara to cleanse the sin.
Gourisankara Siva Temple	Lord Siva		9th century A.D.	The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam with a circular yonipitha in the sanctum which is 1.50 metres below the present road level. It is a living temple. The temple is buried from three sides up to the baranda portion and a narrow stepped passage from the west leads into the sanctum right from the road.
Jaleswar Siva Temple Precinct Jaleswar Siva Temple Precinct Jalesvara Siva Temple Precinct is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Siva situated on the southern outskirt of the village Kalarahanga at a distance of 2.00 km from Patia and 6.00 km south of Chudangagada in the northern outskirt of Bhubaneswar...	Lord Siva		12th century A.D.	The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum, which is 1.15 meters below the chandrasila. The Sanctum measures 2.00 square meters. It is a living temple. According to the prevalent legend the king of Chudangagada was a devout worshipper of lord Lingaraja.
Kapilesvara Siva Temple Kapilesvara Siva Temple The Kapilesvara Siva temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in the south western outskirt of the village Kapilesvara, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It is located at the end of Kapilesvara road leading from Lingaraj temple to Kapilesvara Village. The presiding deity is a...	Lord Siva		14th century A.D.	The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam at the center of a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum Sanctum For the 2011 indie game, see Sanctum .Sanctum was a two-player computer collectible card game, played online against human opponents. Players would log into a "Game Lobby" to find other players to challenge to a match. It ran on the Windows operating system... . It is a living temple, facing towards east and maintained by Kapilesvara Temple Trust Board. The temple is situated within the precinct along with 33 other monuments.
Labesvara Siva Temple Labesvara Siva Temple Labesvara Siva Temple of 14th / 15th Century A.DLat. 20°15’ 22” N.,Long. 85 °50’ 18” E., Elev. 84 ftApproach: The twin temples of Kushesvara and Labesvara are situated on both the sides of the road,...	Lord Siva		15th century A.D.	The twin temples of Kushesvara and Labesvara are situated on both the sides of the road, almost opposite to each other in close proximity to the Ramesvara temple on the right and Satrughnesvara group of temples on the left side of the road leading from Kalpana square to Bindhu Sagar. Labesvara Siva temple is situated on the right side of the Ramesvara or Mausima road leading from Kalpana square. It is a living temple and facing towards west. The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum.
Ladu Baba Temple Ladu Baba Temple Ladu Baba Temple is a temple in Bhubaneswar,Orissa, India. It was built in the 13th Century AD and was formerly known as Kainchhi Temple.- Location :Ladu Baba temple is located in the Uttara daraja, Badu Sahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar....	Lord Siva		15th century A.D.	According to the local tradition, the deity was rescued and shifted from Ravana’s Lanka to Ekamra Kshetra during the conflagration of Svarna Lanka on the eve of Rama-Ravana war.
Ladu Baba Temple Ladu Baba Temple Ladu Baba Temple is a temple in Bhubaneswar,Orissa, India. It was built in the 13th Century AD and was formerly known as Kainchhi Temple.- Location :Ladu Baba temple is located in the Uttara daraja, Badu Sahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar....	Lord Siva		15th century A.D.	According to the local tradition, the deity was rescued and shifted from Ravana’s Lanka to Ekamra Kshetra during the conflagration of Svarna Lanka on the eve of Rama-Ravana war.
Lakhesvara Siva Temple Lakhesvara Siva Temple Present Name- Lakhesvara Siva temple.Location: Lat 20° 14’ 33”N, Long 85° 50’ 17” E, Elev 60 ft.Approach- Lakhesvara Siva temple is located in the right side of the Ganga-Yamuna road,behind the Lingaraja market complex, Old town, Bhubaneswar...	Lord Siva		13th century A.D.	Lakhesvara Siva temple is located in the right side of the Ganga-Yamuna road, behind the Lingaraja market complex, Old town, Bhubaneswar. It is situated at a distance of 70 metres north east of Lingaraj temple and at a distance of 10 metres south of Gangesvara and Yamunesvara Siva temple across the road.
Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa, India....	Lord Siva		11th century A.D.	It is a Hindu temple Hindu temple A Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, or a Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism...  dedicated to Harihara Harihara Harihara is the name of a combined deity form of both Vishnu and Shiva from the Hindu tradition. Also known as Shankaranarayana , Harihara is thus worshipped by both Vaishnavites and Shaivities as a form of the Supreme God, as well as being a figure of worship for other Hindu traditions in general... , another name for Lord Siva is the biggest of all at Bhubaneswar is located within a spacious compound wall of laterite measuring 520 feet by 465 feet. The wall is 7 feet 6 inches thick and surmounted by a plain slant coping. Alongside the inner face of the boundary wall there runs a terrace probably meant to protect the compound wall against outside aggression.
Madneswar Siva Temple Madneswar Siva Temple Madanesvara Siva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva built around 12th century CE. It is situated on the left side of the Mahavir Lane branching from Garage Chowk in Santarapur to Sisupalgarh. The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha...	Lord Siva		12th century A.D.	It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva built around 12th century CE. It is situated on the left side of the Mahavir Lane branching from Garage Chowk in Santarapur to Sisupalgarh. The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha(basement). It is a broken shrine, and at present, only the Pabhaga portion is available.
Mangalesvara Siva Temple Mangalesvara Siva Temple Mangalesvara Siva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It is located at Lat- 20◦ 14’ 38” N., Long- 85◦ 50’ 38” E., and at a elevation of 45 ft.- Location :...	Lord Siva		14th century A.D.	The Mangalesvara Siva Temple is located in the precinct of Papanasini tank and on the southern embankment of the tank. The temple faces east and the enshrined deity is a circular yonipitha.The Lingam Lingam The Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in temples....  is absent. The temple is 1.60 metres below the present road level.
Mukteswar Temple Mukteswar Temple Muktesvara deula is a 10th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India. The temple dates back to 970 A.D., is a monument of singular importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Orissa...	Lord Siva		970 A.D.	It is a 10th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva. The temple dates back to 970 A.D., is a monument of singular importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Orissa Orissa Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April... . In this stylistic development the Mukteswara plays a pivotal role; it marks the culmination of all earlier developments, and initiates a period of experiment which continues for an entire century, as seen in such temples as the Rajarani Temple Rajarani Temple Rajarani Temple is an 11th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa, India. Originally it was known as Indreswara, and serves as a shrine to Shiva. It is known as 'love temple', covered with coyly erotic carvings of women and couples...  and Lingaraj temple Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa, India.... , both located in Bhubaneswar.
Nagesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar Nagesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar Nagesvara Temple is a disused Hindu temple located in the village of Bhubaneswar. It is situated on thewestern right bank of the Lingaraja West Canal at a distance of west of Subarnesvara Siva Temple, located across the canal.-Description:...	Lord Siva			It is a disused Hindu temple. It is situated on the western right bank of the Lingaraja West Canal at a distance of 10.35 metres (34 ft) west of Subarnesvara Siva Temple Subarnesvara Siva Temple Subarnesvara Siva temple is situated on the left bank of Lingaraja west canal, which can be approached through Kotitirthesvara lane leading from Parasuramesvar temple to Bindu sagar. It stands opposite to Nagesvara across the Lingaraja west canal at a distance of 10.35 metres. The temple is facing... , located across the canal.
Pabaneswara Temple Pabaneswara Temple Pabanesvara Siva temple is situated at a distance of 100.00 metres east of Parasuramesvara temple on the left side of the road leading to Kedara-Gouri temples. The temple has a vimana with a renovated porch, facing towards east. The presiding deity is a Sivalingam within a circular yonipitha inside...	Lord Siva		10th Century A.D.	The presiding deity is a Sivalingam within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum. It is a living temple. The temple is surrounded by private residential buildings and market complex on three sides and the road on the south. The temple was rebuilt or renovated sometimes back as it appears from the second phase of building from above the pabhaga.
Parsurameswar Temple Parsurameswar Temple Parsurameswar Temple, located in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India, is the best preserved specimen of an early Hindu temple datable to the Sailodbhava period of the seventh and eighth centuries AD. and is the finest testimonial to the architectural work of Vishwakarma Moharana sculptors Parsurameswar is...	Lord Siva		650 A.D.	It is the best preserved specimen of an early Hindu temple datable to the Sailodbhava period of the seventh and eighth centuries AD. Parsurameswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Orissa. This temple, built about 650 AD, has all the main features of the pre-10th century Orissan style of architecture. Such elements such as the pine spire Spire A spire is a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, particularly a church tower. Etymologically, the word is derived from the Old English word spir, meaning a sprout, shoot, or stalk of grass....  that curves up to a point over the sanctum housing the presiding deity, and the pyramid-covered hall where people sit and pray. Though small in size, with its deul rising abruptly to a height of 12.80m, it is one of the most sumptuously decorated temples of the early period. It is the only temple of the early period with a surviving Jagamohana.
Purvesvara Siva Temple Purvesvara Siva Temple -Purvesvara Siva Temple:is located in Kancha Sahi, in Old Town of Bhubaneswar. It is 300 metres.east of Lingaraja temple on the left side of the road leading to Garej chowk. The temple is facing towards west...	Lord Siva		13th-14th century AD	The enshrining deity is a broken Lingam within a circular Yonipitha at the centre of the sanctum, which is 1.07 metres below the present ground level. It is a living temple and now under the care and maintenance of Purvesvara Temple Development Association of that locality. The caretaker of the temple is Dipu Panigrahi. According to local tradition, the presiding deity is known as Purvesvara as it is situated towards the east of Lingaraj.
Rajarani Temple Rajarani Temple Rajarani Temple is an 11th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa, India. Originally it was known as Indreswara, and serves as a shrine to Shiva. It is known as 'love temple', covered with coyly erotic carvings of women and couples...	Lord Siva		11th century AD	It is an 11th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva. Originally it was known as Indreswara, and serves as a shrine to Shiva. It is known as 'love temple', covered with coyly erotic carvings of women and couples. The temple is aesthetically endearing with its graceful sculptures.
Ram Mandir, Janpath Ram Mandir, Janpath Ram Mandir, in the heart of Bhubaneswar, near Kharavel Nagar, Janpath, is a temple housing beautiful images of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita. The high rising spire of the main temple visible from many parts of the capital city, is its main attraction...	Lord Ram		20th century AD	It is a temple housing beautiful images of Lord Rama Rama Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian... , Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita SITA SITA is a multinational information technology company specialising in providing IT and telecommunication services to the air transport industry... . The high rising spire of the main temple visible from many parts of the capital city, is its main attraction. Built and managed by a private trust, the temple complex also comprises shrines devoted to ochre-painted marble idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva Shiva Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...  and other gods.
Rameshwar Deula Rameshwar Deula The Rameshwar temple is very old temple in Bhubaneswar and known as the Mausi Maa temple of Lingaraj Temple.It is located from 2km distance from Lingaraj shrine.-Legend:...	Lord Shiva		9th century A.D.	Legend goes as when Rama Rama Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...  was returning from Lanka after victory over Ravana Ravana ' is the primary antagonist character of the Hindu legend, the Ramayana; who is the great king of Lanka. In the classic text, he is mainly depicted negatively, kidnapping Rama's wife Sita, to claim vengeance on Rama and his brother Lakshmana for having cut off the nose of his sister... ,Goddess Sita SITA SITA is a multinational information technology company specialising in providing IT and telecommunication services to the air transport industry...  asked to worship Shiva Shiva Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...  here.So Ramachandra built a Linga for that purpose. Traditionally during Ashokashtami, which falls one day before to Rama Navami Rama Navami Ram Navami also known as Sri Ram Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya of Ayodhya. Ram is the 7th incarnation of the Dashavatara of Vishnu. Years later Lord Rama was married to Sita on the...  in Chaitra Chaitra Chaitra is a month of the Hindu calendar....  Lord Lingaraja comes to this temple by a large chariot called Rukuna Rath and stays for four days. Historically the temple dates back to 9th century.
Sarvatresvara Siva Temple Sarvatresvara Siva Temple Sarvatresvar Siva temple is situated on the right side of Mahavir lane branching from Lewisroad to Sisupalgarh. It enshrines a Siva-lingamwithin a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum.It is a living temple and Bibhuti Bhusan Das is...	Lord Shiva		10th century A.D.	It enshrines a Siva-lingam Lingam The Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in temples....  within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum. It is a living temple and Bibhuti Bhusan Das is the chief priest of the temple. As per the chief priest it is a Patalaphuta linga. The temple precinct is located on the right bank of the stream Gangua.
Sivatirtha Matha				It is a Hindu Hindu Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...  Matha Matha A matha ) is a term for monastic and similar religious establishments of Hinduism and Jainism. A matha is usually more formal, hierarchical, and rule-based than an ashram.-Advaita Mathas:... (monastery) in the outskirts of old town of Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...  and is known for Chandan Yatra and Dola purnima. Dola Purnima is celebrated in the belief that Lord Lingaraja Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa, India....  arrives to this Matha Matha A matha ) is a term for monastic and similar religious establishments of Hinduism and Jainism. A matha is usually more formal, hierarchical, and rule-based than an ashram.-Advaita Mathas:...  to take pankti bhogo(community lunch)on Dola Purnima.
Subarnesvara Siva Temple Subarnesvara Siva Temple Subarnesvara Siva temple is situated on the left bank of Lingaraja west canal, which can be approached through Kotitirthesvara lane leading from Parasuramesvar temple to Bindu sagar. It stands opposite to Nagesvara across the Lingaraja west canal at a distance of 10.35 metres. The temple is facing...	Lord Shiva		10th century A.D.	It is situated on the left bank of Lingaraja west canal, which can be approached through Kotitirthesvara lane leading from Parasuramesvar temple to Bindu sagar. It stands opposite to Nagesvara across the Lingaraja west canal at a distance of 10.35 metres. The temple faces east. The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yoni pitha in the sanctum measuring 2.35 square metres, which is 1.20 metres below the chandrasila of the door.
Suka Temple Suka Temple Suka Temple is abandoned and not in use. The temple is devoted to saptaratha and the presence of female counterparts of the dikpalas in the upara jangha. This was built in the matured phase of temple building tradition of Orissa.- Location :...	Lord Shiva			It is abandoned and not in use. The temple is devoted to saptaratha and the presence of female counterparts of the dikpalas in the upara jangha. This was built in the matured phase of temple building tradition of Orissa Orissa Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April... .
Sukutesvara Temple Sukutesvara Temple Sukutesvara Temple located in the old town of bhubaneswar serves as purpose for community gathering. The preceding deity in this temple is a Siva- lingam situated at the centre...	Lord Shiva			It is serves as purpose for community gathering. The preceding deity in this temple is a Siva- lingam (Lord Shiva) situated at the centre. The temple observes various religious sacraments like Mahasivaratri, Chandipatha, and Rudrabhisekha.
Svapnesvara Siva Temple Svapnesvara Siva Temple Svapnesvara Siva temple is located in Gourinagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar,the capital of Orissa, at a distance of 200.00 m northeast of Purvesvara Siva temple. The temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum of the temple is empty that measures 2.00 square m....	Lord Shiva			It is close to the Purvesvara Siva temple. The temple faces east. The Sanctum of the temple is empty that measures 2.00 square m.
Talesvara Siva Temple Talesvara Siva Temple The Talesvara Siva temple is a Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It is located in 20o latitude, 14’ 62” north. 85o longitude, 50’29” east, with an elevation of 52 feet.It is a living temple that means people use it in worshiping purpose...	Lord Shiva			The Talesvara Siva temple is a Hindu temple. It is a living temple that means people use it in worshiping purpose.
Uttaresvara Siva Temple Uttaresvara Siva Temple Uttaresvara Siva Temple is a 12th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India.- Location :Uttaresvara Siva temple is located within a precinct in the northern embankment of Bindusagar tank in the Nalamuhana Sahi, Kedara-Gouri Chowk, Old Town, Bhubaneswar...	Lord Shiva			Uttaresvara Siva temple is located within a precinct in the northern embankment of Bindusagar tank in the Nalamuhana Sahi, Kedara-Gouri Chowk, Old Town, Bhubaneswar. The enshrining deity in this temple is a Siva lingam within a circular yoni pitha at the centre of sanctum. The original temple has collapsed, as evident from the renovation work above the pabhaga and presence of cult images of earlier phase in different parts of the temple walls without conforming to the canonical prescriptions.
Vaital Deula Vaital Deula Vaitaḷa deuḷa or Baitala deula is a 9th century Hindu temple typical Khakara temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa, India.-Architecutre:...	Lord Shiva		9th Century A.D.	Vaital Deul Temple’s striking feature is the shape of its sanctuary tower. The semi-cylindrical shape of its roof a leading example of khakhara order of temples--bears an affinity to the Dravidian Gopuram Gopuram A Gopuram or Gopura, is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of any temple, especially in Southern India. This forms a prominent feature of Koils, Hindu temples of the Dravidian style. They are topped by the kalasam, a bulbous stone finial...  of the South India temples. Its gabbled towers with a row of shikaras reveals unmistakable sings of southern intrusion.
Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar The Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu situated on the eastern embankment of Bindu Sagar at Talabazar, on the right side of the Talabazar road leading from Lingaraj temple to Kedara-Gouri lane in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, India. The temple faces west...	Lord Vishnu		12th Century A.D.	It is situated on the eastern embankment of Bindu Sagar at Talabazar, on the right side of the Talabazar road leading from Lingaraj temple Lingaraj Temple Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa, India....  to Kedara-Gouri lane. The temple faces west and the Sanctum is presently used for storage purposes. The sculptural embellishment on the outer wall and the parsavadevatas in raha niche suggests that the temple was originally dedicated to Vishnu Vishnu Vishnu is the Supreme god in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. Smarta followers of Adi Shankara, among others, venerate Vishnu as one of the five primary forms of God.... .
Yameshwar Temple Yameshwar Temple Yameshwar or Jameshwar Temple is a very old temple dedicated to Shiva being worshiped by Yama.It is situated in Bhubaneswar near Bharati Math,in Jameshwar Patna.-Architecture:...	Yama Yama Yama , also known as Yamarāja in India and Nepal, Shinje in Tibet, Yanluowang or simply Yan in China, Yeomla Daewang in South Korea and Enma Dai-Ō in Japan, is the lord of death, in Hinduism and then adopted into Buddhism and then further into Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. First...		12th Century A.D.	The main Vimana is of Rekha Deula, Jagamohana is of Pidha Deula. Many portions of the temple are destroyed by natural calamities as the temple is built by sandstone. The outer Prakara is built of laterite. The icons around the temple include many motifs like serpents, amorous images, animals, Dikpalas etc. The inner Garbhagriha Garbhagriha Garbhagriha or Garbha griha is the small unlit shrine of a Hindu temple.Garbhagriha or ' is a Sanskrit word meaning the interior of the sanctum sanctorum, the innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple where resides the murti of the primary deity of the temple...  houses Shivalinga. The building time of the temple is late 12th century during the Eastern Ganga dynasty Eastern Ganga dynasty The Eastern Ganga dynasty reigned from Kalinga and their rule consisted of the whole of the modern day Indian state of Orissa as well as parts of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh from the 11th century to the early 15th century. Their capital was known by the name Kalinganagar, which is... .