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Odisha Patali Srikhetra Subarnapur Temple
Location | Kotsamalai,Subarnapur |
Built By | TheKingofOrissa |
Built in | AncientTime |
Managed by | TheTempleTrustCommitteeandOTDC |
Inaugurated by | TheKingofOrissa |
Also Known as | theTrinity,theSiva-Shakti |
Primary Deity | LordJagannath,LordBalabhadraandDeviSubhadra |
Architectural Style | AncientOrissan |
Attraction | Enshrinedidols |
Must see | Monastery,HolyShrinesandEpigraph |
Patali Srikhetra is located near Trikut Hill in Kotsamalai, Orissa. This temple represents Buddhism, Saktism and Vaisnavism. It is one of the holiest shrines in Odisha. Patali Srikhetra has three idols of lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. There is a history of the Trinity that these idols were found in the caves before 144 years.
Patali Srikhetra has greenery all around that attracts the tourists to spend hours. The temple has its own beauty as it is situated in the natural place where Trikut Hill adds more importance. Every year, there held a car festival where thousands of devotees take part in it with enthusiasm and vibrancy. This is the biggest festival for the Kotsamalai people.
History
Patali Srikhetra is years old shrine in Kotsamalai. It depicts its history to its kings. There is a history that the king Yayati Keshari got the images after 144 years. Then he enshrined the idols in Puri. The king Sovanadeva ran away with the three idols and buried them in Sonepur. This temple represents the culture of Orissa.
Architectural
With the newly enshrined idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, Patali Srikhetra became more popular when Mr. Beura, a state Architect, visited the holy place and gave evidence of Patali Srikhetra with Srikhetra. The temple displays archeological evidence and pre-historic importance.
How To Reach
By Road
It is 280 kilometers far away from Bhubaneswar. The state Government bus service and other private transport facility is available to reach to Kotsamalai Patali Srikhetra Temple.
By Rail
The rail facility is available till to Bolangir from Bhubaneswar. From Bolangir, one can pick Mini buses, local transport and private vehicles to reach Sonepur. Also, there is a train to Sambalpur from Bhubaneswar. Then take a road transport to Sonepur. From Sonepur to Kotsamalai, Patali Srikhetra one can hire a private vehicle or use local bus service.
By Air
To reach to Patali Srikhetra, the Bhubaneswar Airport is the nearest one. From that airport avail any of the road facilities like private bus, local bus and mini transport to reach to Sonepur. From Sonepur to Patali Srikhetra, there are state government buses, mini buses are available.
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