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Odisha Patalesvara Siva Temple
The Patalesvara Siva Temple- I is a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the Old Town of Bhubaneswar. The temple's architecture typically belongs to the 13th century Ganga era. The building material is composed of laterite and sandstone.
Facts
The temple has a square vimana with extensions in the front. Half of it is buried underground. Bada gandi and mastaka are the two important components of the temple which measures up to 10.7 metres in height. There is a deity of the Gajalaxmi who sits over a lotus pedestal with two elephants on either side on top of a full blown lotus. The doorjambs form the decorative features here with three bands vertically placed with that of puspa sakha, lata sakha and patra sakha to the interior. There are also deities of Rahu and Ketu with Ketu having a serpent tail. It also hosts an image which depicts Nataraj within a niche in the gandi.
Best Time To Visit
There is no fixed time of the year for visit. Cultural and religious activities take place throughout the year. One is always welcome to offer his/her prayers to the Hindu God.
How To Reach
By Air
Fly from various parts of the country to the famous Bhubaneswar airport and take local buses available to reach the temple.
By Rail
Bhubaneswar railway station is just few kms from the temple.
By Road
Presently the temple is located inside the residential complex of a Bengali household with branching in the north and other residential buildings on the other three sides. To reach the holy place, you will have to reach the household.
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