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Odisha Kedara Gouri Hanuman Temple Bhubaneswar
Kedara-Gouri Hanuman Temple is located in Kedara Gouri precinct in old town, Bhubaneswar. The presiding deity is actually a two-armed Hanuman personification. Kedara-Gouri Hanuman Temple is maintained and repaired by Kedara Gouri Trust. Some unique architectural features signify that the shrine was constructed in 15th or even 16th century A.D. The temple is built according to Kalingan style with integration of special laterite stone. The shrine is surrounded by impressive Gouri Kunda on the south, unique kitchen on the west, Shahasralinga on the north and big compound wall on the east.
Architecture
The structure rests on a small pista that measures 1.28 meters in elevation. On plan, Kedara-Gouri Hanuman Temple has a rectangle vimana measuring 4.40 sq meters. On a particular height, vimana is of complete pidha that measures 6.50 meters in elevation having bada, mastaka and gandi. The Bada is an amazing trianga measuring 2.00 sq meters (jangha 0.85 meters, pabhaga 0.56 meters, and baranda 0.59 meters). On the other hand, gandi consists of double tiers measuring 3.50 meters in elevation, and mastaka is 2.00 meters.
How To Reach
By Rail
Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple is well connected by rail. Bhubaneswar railway station is the top option if you want to travel to Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple. There are many express, super fast, AC. Shatabdi and Duronto trains running on this route. You can easily take a bus or taxi from the railway station to reach the temple. However, it is good to book the tickets in advance during holidays or vacation.
By Air
Travelers just need to get down at Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar in order to reach the temple. They can get prepaid taxis from the airport to reach Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple. Almost all the domestic airlines operate on this sector.
By Road
Interstate and inter-district buses operate in Orissa. New bus stand is located in the middle of Bhubaneswar city. Both private and government buses ply on Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple route. Bhubaneswar city is adequately connected with adjoining districts and states by highways and top grade roads.
Significance Of The Temple
Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple is among the 8 Astasambhu Temples located in Bhubaneswar. The temple is ideally located close to Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar. The sitting god here is Lord Shiva, categorized by locals by the term ‘Kedareshwar’. According to local legend there lived a couple named Gouri and Kedar. The couple loved each other and wanted to get married. However, the public was against this love affair, therefore they decided to leave the village. During the journey Gouri felt very hungry; as a result Kedar went looking for food. Unfortunately, he was attacked and brutally killed by a lion. Gouri after hearing this awful incident jumped into the lake. The fable goes that Emperor Lalatendu Kesari, after the heartbreaking incident related to the couple Gouri and Kedar had built the shrine in their memory.
Near Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple is a big ‘Khirakunda’. At the same time, there is a beautiful ‘Marichi Kunda’. According to locals water of Khira Kinda is generally whitish and very digestive and hygienic. Devotees tend to store and carry the sacred water to diverse places for drinking purposes. Moreover, water of Marichi Kunda is actually sold on Asokastami Day. The water is usually consumed by infertile women who wish to conceive. During Shital Sasthi, Lingaraja takes his marriage parade from Lingaraj shrine to Kedar Gouri. He there gets married to Parvati Devi.
Weather And Time To Visit
It has been recommended to visit Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple from September to March. This is the perfect time to explore the temple with your loved and dear ones. Winter season is considered to be mild. On the other hand, travelers should avoid visiting Kedar Gouri Hanuman Temple during summer season. It gets very hot and dry from April to June. There are many budget, luxury and standard hotels in the city of Bhubaneswar. You just need to select the most appropriate hotel according to your need and budget.
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