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Odisha Paschimesvara Siva Temple
The Paschimesvara Siva Temple is situated in the Badu Sahi region in Old Town of Bhubaneswar, often referred to as the temple city of India. It gets its name from its south western embankment location on the Bindusagar Lake. Some of the sculptures have been distorted over the period of years and all the features have become difficult to be deciphered. The images also were weather beaten that are not very distinct.
Facts
The temple was established as early as the 8th century. The temple is in a poor condition. A flight of steps that leads to a heap of stones suggests that the temple was originally faced towards the west. Its architectural features of the detached sculptures provide important information about the shrine. The ancient sculptures are that of Ganesa, Parvati, Karttikeya and Narsimha. Four of the detached sculptures are in ruins and that includes a four armed Parvati with a rosary and nagapasa in her upper right and left hand respectively. The sculptures of Ganesa might belong to the 7th or 8th century.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit this divine place is during the most important rituals like Sankranti and Sivratri that attracts plenty of devotees.
How to Reach
By Air
Bhubaneshwar airport is the nearest available airport.
By Rail
Bhubaneshwar railway station can be approached to travel from far off places to this beautiful temple.
By Road
Road transports offer the best transportation facilities Akhdachandi is just 2 metres away while Bindusagar in the east is at a distance of only 1.5 metres from the temple.
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