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Odisha Labesvara Siva Temple
The double temples of Labesvara and Kushesvara are located on both the sides, opposite to each other. They are situated in closeness to the Satrughnesvara cluster of temples on left side and impressive Ramesvara shrine on the right side of the road. The road leads from Kalpana square to prominent Bindhu Sagar. Moreover, Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is located on the right portion of Ramesvara road leading from famous Kalpana square. Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is considered a living temple facing towards west side. The protected god is Siva Lingam within a round yonipitha situated in the sanctum.
Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is flanked by Ramesvara shrine in the west side at a short distance of 10 meters. On the other hand, the temple is bordered by Laxmanesvara cluster of Siva temples in the eastern side at a short distance of 30 meters. Mausima Chowk is situated on the southern side of the temple at a distance of 50 meters. Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is facing west. The temple is visited by thousands of devotees and worshippers from every part of the country during important Hindu festivals, rituals and personal engagements.
Architecture
Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) has a unique vimana with a beautiful frontal porch. The porch can easily captivate your senses immediately. The vimana measures 3.12 metres and front veranda is 0.36 metres. On a particular height, Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is in complete pancharatha and pidha order on plan measuring 6.04 meters in height. The shrine is partly buried; jangha 1.09 meters, pabhaga measures 0.40 metres, and baranda 1.45 meters. At the same time, gandi has 3 tiers arranged in decreasing order. The gandi measures 3.00 meters and mastaka 2.00 metres. Moreover, parsvadevata niches measure 0.52 metres x 0.32 meters x 0.20 metres has pious Parvati in north direction, Kartikeya in east side and Ganesa in south direction which are poorly eroded.
The doorjambs are made with three perpendicular bands without any beautification that measures 1.46 metres in elevation and 0.55 metres in breadth. At the lalatabimba, Gajalaxmi figure is seated on a lotus base in padmasana. Her right hand resembles varada mudra. Her left hand is actually holding a lotus. The idol is flanked by two big elephants dispensing water upon the idol. Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is made from sand stone material. On the other hand, construction technique utilized is of dry type.
How To Reach
By Road
Bhubaneswar city is well connected by road. Good highways and roads have actually made travelling by road easy in Bhubaneswar. Main bus stand is located in the heart of city. You can easily board a private or government bus to reach Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) from main bus stand. Special concession is provided to small kids and senior citizens. Inter-district and interstate buses ply on this route. The city is adequately connected with adjoining districts and cities of India by road.
By Air
If worshippers want to reach Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) rapidly by air, then Biju Patnaik Airport is the best choice. The airport is well linked with Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore with daily, weekly and biweekly flights. It is good to book tickets well in advance to avoid hassles during peak season, holidays or vacation.
By Rail
If travelers want to reach Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) by train, then Bhubaneswar railway station is the ideal alternative. Several daily, weekly and biweekly trains in the form of express, super fast, AC, Duronto run to and from Bhubaneswar railway station.
Significance Of The Temple
Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) is thronged by thousands of worshippers and travelers round the year. Shiv Puja, Janmashtami Puja, Parvati Puja and other sacred rituals are observed here.
Weather And Time To Visit
If you really want to explore the beauty of Labesvara Siva Temple (Hanumantesvara) with your friends or family members in the most fabulous manner, then October to March is the perfect time. The period is ideal for travelling and exploration. You should not try to visit the temple during summer season.
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