Yameshwar Temple

Yameshwar Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Shiva
Festivals	Jiuntia or Puajiutia festival
Location
Location	Bhubaneshwar
State	Odisha
Country	India
Interactive map of Yameshwar Temple
Coordinates	20°14′25″N85°49′53″E / 20.24028°N 85.83139°E / 20.24028; 85.83139
Architecture
Creator	Eastern Ganga dynasty
Completed	13th - 14th century

Yameshwar Temple or Jameshwar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the Hindu deities Shiva and Yama. It is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, near Bharati Matha, in Jameshwar Patna. ^[1]

Architecture

The main vimana was built in the Rekha Deula architectural style. The jagamohana is in the Pidha Deula style and features a detached mandapa. ^[2] Many portions of the temple have been damaged over time by natural disasters and extreme weather as the temple is built of sandstone. The outer prakaram is built with laterite. The icons placed around the temple feature several types of themes, including Dikpalas, romantic couples, nayikas, Vidalas, erotic scenes, and elephant processions. ^[2] The inner garbhagriha houses a Shiva linga within a circular yonipitha. ^[2] The temple was built in the 13th or 14th century, ^[1] during the rule of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. ^[2]

Festivals and beliefs

The Jiuntia, Shivaratri, and Kartik Purnima festivals are widely observed at the temple. Mondays and Sankramana days are considered especially significant. Devotees believe that those who visit the temple during the Bharani Nakshatra are freed from all miseries.

See also

• List of temples in Bhubaneswar

Gallery

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  Yameswar Temple
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  Nandi
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  Ganesha idol
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  Nrutya Mandap
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  Linga
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  Yameswar Temple
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  Stone Carving on the sides of Yameswar Temple
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  A broken statue of a lion carved on the top of Yameswar Temple
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  Stone carving done on a side of Yameswar Temple, Bhubaneswar

References

1. "Jameshwar Patna Yameshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar - TOH". TOH. 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
2. Laboratory, Cultural Informatics. "Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts". ignca.nic.in. Retrieved 15 October 2017.

External links

• Images of the temple on Indira Gandhi National Centre for the arts
• temple report on Indira Gandhi National Centre for the arts