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Odisha Hazara Mandapa
Bhubaneswar town is basically famous for its various Hindu worship places. The sacred Hazara Mandapa of Kapileswara temple is among one of them. This is a very lofty sacred Mandapa along with a flight of stone-made steps; the mandapa has total sixteen stone pillars that greatly support the flat roof. It is believed that in the very first Saturday of festival Mahashivratri, The Lord Lingaraja himself comes to meet Lord Sanisvara who is sitting over the sacred Mandapa. After that Lord Lingaraja visits to renowned Kapilesvara sacred temple to meet holy lord Kapila who is also famous as Kasia-Kapila Bheta.
History
The renowned Hazara Mandapa was constructed during 13th century AD by a local dynasty. Presently it is managed by trust board of Kapilesvara temple. According to local legend the temple is a meeting point of three Gods such as Lord Lingaraja, Lord Kapila and Lord Sanisvara. Hence, due to its religious or mythological significant, the sacred Hazara Mandapa is frequented by thousands of pilgrims every year. Moreover, the sacred Hazara Mandapa is not only renowned for its religious significances but also for its incredible architecture that shows the real picture of ancient style of Indian architecture.
Weather and time to visit
If you want to visit at Hazara Mandapa then you can visit here throughout the year however, the best time to get there is from the month of March to October as summers and winters are extremes with hot and chilly weather respectively. Monsoon usually occurs in month of July.
How to reach
By Air
Bhubaneswar airport is situated only 3 km distance from the temple that connects the city to other parts of the country.
By Rail
Some of the important railway station in Bhubaneswar city are Lingaraj temple road railway station, Bhubaneswar railway station, Mancheswar railway station and Bani Bihar railway station.
By Road
Regular buses, cars and taxi can be hired throughout the city.
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