Mukteswara Temple
Bhubaneswar, India
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- Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, India
Visitor information
- Address: 6RVR+35P, Old Town, Kedar Gouri Vihar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002, India
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What is Mukteshwar Temple Bhubaneswar famous for?
The Mukteshwar (Lord of Freedom-from the cycle of births and deaths) temple is at Bhubaneswar, Capital city of State of Odisha is dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for its great architecture and carving specially for Torans ( Gate).
What is Mukteshwar Temple famous for?
The temple's mythological importance lies in its association with Lord Shiva, who is said to have meditated here, blessing the area with peace and spiritual energy. The temple is also famous for its annual fair during Maha Shivaratri, where devotees gather in large numbers to celebrate and seek blessings.
What is Mukteswara Temple also known as?
This architecture is one of the basic reasons why Mukteshvara Temple is also known as the "Gem of Odisha architecture" or "Kalinga Architecture" . The temple faces west and is constructed in a lower basement amidst a group of temples.
Who built Mukteshwar Temple in Odisha?
Among these gems, none shines brighter than the Mukteswara Temple, a divine sanctuary dedicated to Lord Shiva (worshipped as Lord Mukteswara or Lord of Spiritual Freedom) built between 875 and 904 C.E. by King Yayati I of the Somavamshi Dynasty.
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