Temple Details

Brahmeswara Temple   Bhubaneswar


About Brahmeswara Temple

Brahmeswara Temple is a famous Hindu temple. It is situated in Bhuvaneshwar town of Khordha district, Odisha. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. In the end of 9th century it was built. This temple contains accuracy date by the use of wording that was originally on the temple. They are destroyed unfortunately. The records of this informarion are preserved. In the 18th centuary this was rebuilt by Somavamsi king Udyotakesari with the help of by his Mother Queen Kolavati Devi.

This temple is built in the traditional architecture style by using of stones. The temple is in the pyramid shape. Inside and outside of this temple it contains the sculpture.

The Orissan temple has two connecting buildings. The smaller is the Jagmohana, or assembly hall. Behind it is the Sikhara, the towering sanctuary. The sand stone walls has the symbolic decoration and the god likes figures which helps believer in his meditation.

The door frame contains the beautiful designs are symbolic decorations and the notion of god like figures, holding a trident and a human head, standing on a corpse. Shiva and other deities are also depicted in their horrific aspects.

By Road: Brahmeswara Temple, Bhubaneswar is well connected to all parts of the state and nearby states by road network. It is situated on the National Highway. Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) is frequently available to reach Brahmeswara Temple, Bhubaneswar from anywhere in Orissa.

By Rail: It is well connected through nearest Bhubaneshwar railway station
to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Ajmer, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.

By Air:The nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.

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The Orissan temple has two connecting buildings. The smaller is the Jagmohana, or assembly hall. Behind it is the Sikhara, the towering sanctuary. The sand stone walls has the symbolic decoration and the god likes figures which helps believer in his meditation.

The door frame contains the beautiful designs are symbolic decorations and the notion of god like figures, holding a trident and a human head, standing on a corpse. Shiva and other deities are also depicted in their horrific aspects.

Temple remains open from 6am to 8pm. During this period major rituals of Lord Shiva are performed. Mahashiva Ratri is celebrated at a grand scale in this temple.



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