This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations .(February 2024) |
Isanesvara Siva Temple | |
---|---|
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Deity | lord Siva |
Location | |
Location | Bhubaneswar |
State | Orissa |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 20°15′11″N85°50′36″E / 20.25306°N 85.84333°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture) |
Completed | 13th century A.D. |
Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
Isanesvara Siva Temple is a 13th-century ad temple in Bhubaneswar in the state of Orissa, India. The date of its construction is estimated from its architectural features and it is suggests the temple to ganga period.[ by whom? ] Isanesvara Siva temple is in the Goasagaresvartemple precinct, on the left side of Ratha road (leading from Mausima Chowk to Badheibanka Chowk) old Town, Bhubaneswar. It is one kilometre (0.62 mi) west of Lingaraja Temple and one km south of Ananta Vasudev, 300 m (980 ft) southwest of Ramesvara temple and 200 m (660 ft) northwest of Baitala Deula. The temple is facing towards east. The presiding deity is only a circular yon pitha. The lingam is missing.
This temple is used for worship. Its cultural, social and historical significances are same as the Gosagaresvara temple. Its associational significance is its usage for public meeting.
This temple has multiple ownership and It is taken care by private persons namely Mahendra Garabadu and Bhaga Garabadu. Their residence is at Gosagaresvar Chowk, Old Town, Bhubaneswar.
The temple is surrounded by Paradaresvara temple in the west, Gosagaresvara temple in north-west and minor Siva temple in the south-west, Lingarajaa Mandapa in the northern side, and in the eastern side there is a modern compound and across wall there is a paddy field.
The temple is facing towards east.
On plan, temple is pancharatha having a square vimana with a renovated frontal porch extending towards east. The vimana measures 3 m2 (32 sq ft) with the porch of 0.60 m2 (6.5 sq ft). On elevation, the vimana is in rekha order with usual bada, gandi and mastaka measures 7.3 metres (24 ft) in height from khura to kalasa. The bada of the vimana has five vertical divisions measuring 2.2 metres (7 ft 3 in) in height pabhaga (0.51 m [1 ft 8 in]), tala jangha (0.45 m [1 ft 6 in]), bandhana (0.22 m [8.7 in], upara jangha (0.46 m [1 ft 6 in]) and the baranda (0.57 m [1 ft 10 in]) in height. The gandi of the vimana above the baranda measuring 3.60 m (11.8 ft) is distinguished by central raha and a pair of anuratha and kanika pagas on either side of the raha. It is curvilinear spire. The mastaka has components like beki, amlaka. khapuri and kalasa that measures 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in height.
The parsvadevata niches on three sides uniformly measuring 0.40 m (1 ft 4 in) in height, 0.28 m (11 in) in width and 0.20 m (7.9 in) in depth are all empty. Beneath the niches is the plain talagarvika while above the niches is in the urdhvagarvika.
The base of the gandi above the baranda decorated with a series of miniature rekha deuls surmounted by udyota simha in each raha paga.
Doorjamb: The doorjamb is of recent addition made out of the renovation work and beneath the door frame there are two khakhara-mundi niches are found.
Lintel: The graha architrave is plain due to renovation.
The temple has the Rekha deul typology and it is a temple building.
Building material: Coarse grained sandstone.
Construction techniques: Dry masonry.
Style Kalinga architecture
i) Architecture: B
ii) Historic: C
iii) Associational:' B
iv) Social/Cultural: B
Jalesvara Siva Temple Precinct is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Shiva situated on the southern outskirt of the village Kalarahanga at a distance of 2.00 km from Patia and 6.00 km south of Chudangagada in the northern outskirt of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum, which is 1.15 meters below the chandrasila. The sanctum measures 2.00 square meters.
The Kapilesvara temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the south western outskirt of the village Kapilesvara, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It is located at the end of Kapilesvara road leading from Lingaraj temple to Kapilesvara Village. The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam at the center of a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum. It is a living temple, facing towards east and maintained by Kapilesvara Temple Trust Board. The temple is situated within the precinct along with 33 other monuments. The precinct is located on the northern embankment of Manikarnika tank over an area of 44.00 square metres.
Lokanatha Siva Temple also Amunha Deula is an 11th-century AD temple in Bhubaneswar in the state of Odisha, India. It represents a proto type of Lingaraja in a miniature form. Lokanatha Siva temple is located in front of the Lingaraja temple in the south eastern corner across the road and adjacent to Lingaraja Temple Police Station in Old Town, Bhubaneswar. Until 1972 the temple was buried from all sides up to the bandhana portion, giving an impression as if the temple had no entrance. Hence people called it Amuha deula. In 1972 Debala Mitra conducted an excavation in front of the northern wall and exposed the entrance. The sanctum was empty. However, on the basis of the local traditions and the sculptural embellishment on the outer wall it was ascribed to Lord Siva. It is now known both as Lokanatha Siva and Amuha deula. People ascribe the temple to the Kesharis (Somavamsis). Except the entrance all other sides it is buried up to the bandhana.
Arjunesvara Siva Temple is an abandoned 12th century temple in Bhubaneswar, in the Indian state of Orissa. The temple is situated on the southern embankment of the Bindusagar tank on the right side of the ratha road branching from the road connecting Lingaraja temple to Ramesvara temple.
Champakeswara Shiva Temple is located Ambika Sahi in the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. It is 157 metres west of Parasuramesvara on the right side of the Kotitirthesvara lane leading to Bindu sagara. It is a laterite temple. Local people believe that the enshrined Siva lingam is patalaphuta and the precinct is the abode of nagas after whom the deity is named as Champakesvara. The local people also believe that the temple precinct which is a den for the snakes do not harm any body.
Patalesvara Siva Temple – I is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha,India. This temple dates back to 13th century, and belongs to the Ganga era. At present, this temple is situated inside the compound wall of a private residence.
Svapnesvara Siva temple is in Gourinagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha,India. It is 200 m northeast of Purvesvara Siva temple. The temple is facing east. The 2 m2 sanctum is empty.
Markandesvara Siva Temple was constructed by Kesaris to commemorate the visit of sage Markandeya, same as the Samesvara Siva temple. It is an abandoned temple and is facing towards the east. However at the center of the sanctum there is a Siva-lingam with the circular Yoni pitha. The temple is totally covered with wild vegetations.
The Somesvara Siva temple is located in the Kharakhia Baidyanath temple precinct in Kharakhia Vaidyanath Sahi, Old Town, of Bhubaneswar. It is located approximately 300 metres south of Lingaraja temple. Visitors may approach the site on the left side of Baidyanath Road leading from Lingaraja temple to Kapilesvar. It is a living temple and faces towards the west. The enshrined deity of this temple is a Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha at the center of the sanctuary located 0.93 metres below the chandrasila. The temple is under the care and maintenance of Babulal Makaddam Badu Mohapatra, the chief priest of the temple, on whose private land the temple stands.
Paradaresvara Siva Temple is a 13th-century AD temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The time period of its construction is estimated from its architectural features and it suggests that the temple must belong to the ganga period. Paradaresvra Siva temple is situated in the Gosagaresvar temple precinct. It is located on the left side of Ratha road old town, Bhubaneswar. It is located at a distance of 1 km west of Lingaraja Temple and 1 km south of Ananta Vasudev, 300 metres southwest of Ramesvara Temple and 200 metres northwest of Vaital Temple. The temple is facing towards east. The presiding deity is only a circular yonipitha in the cella that measures 3 square metres. The lingam is missing.
Gangesvara Siva Temple is situated within a precinct on the left side of the Ganges–Yamuna road Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It is located at a distance of 200 metres north-east of Lingaraj temple, 50 metres north of Lakhesvara temple across the road, 200 metres south of Subarnesvara and 100 metres east of Gourisankar temple. The temple is facing towards east. The presiding deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha. It is a living temple and maintained by the Ganga YamunaSangathana.
Ladu Baba Temple is a temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It was built in the 13th century AD and was formerly known as Kainchhi Temple.
Lakhesvara Siva temple Location: Lat 20° 14’ 33"N, Long 85° 50’ 17" E, Elev 60 ft. Approach- Lakhesvara Siva temple is located in the right side of the Ganges–Yamuna road, behind the Lingaraja market complex, Old town, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It is situated at a distance of 70 metres north east of Lingaraj temple and at a distance of 10 metres south of Gangesvara and Yamunesvara Siva temple across the road. The temple is facing towards the east. The enshrining deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yoni-pitha, which is 0.77 metres below the chandrasila.
Mangalesvara Siva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It is located at Lat- 20◦ 14’ 38" N., Long- 85◦ 50’ 38" E., and at an elevation of 45 ft.
Papanasini Siva Temple is an abandoned Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India.
Sarvatresvar Siva Temple is situated on the right side of Mahavir lane branching from Lewis road to Sisupalgarh, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It enshrines a Siva-lingam within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum. The temple precinct is located on the right bank of the stream Gangua.
Subarnesvara Siva temple is situated on the left bank of Lingaraja west canal, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. The east facing ancient temple enshrines a Siva lingam within a circular yoni pitha in the sanctum measuring 2.35 square meters.
Suka Temple is an abandoned and unused temple in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India. The temple is devoted to saptaratha and the presence of female counterparts of the dikpalas in the upara jangha. This was built in the matured phase of temple building tradition of Odisha.
Sukutesvara Temple located in the old town of bhubaneswar, Odisha,India,serves as purpose for community gathering. The preceding deity in this temple is a Siva- lingam situated at the centre. The temple observes various religious sacraments like Mahasivaratri, Chandipatha and Rudrabhisekha.
Astasambhu Siva Temples is a collection of 8 Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India.