Tuesday Dec 03, 2024

Baideswar Baidyanath Temple, Odisha

Address

Baideswar Baidyanath Temple, Baideswar Road, Baideswar, Odisha 754009

Deity

Baidyanath

Introduction

  • Baidyanath Temple is located in Baideswar Village, Cuttack District, Odisha, India.
  • This temple complex is dedicated to Lord Shiva and holds historical and architectural significance.
  • It is situated on the Cuttack to Daspalla route.

Puranic Significance

  • Construction Period: Believed to have been built by the Gangas in the 14th century CE, reflecting the architectural style of that era.
  • The temple is managed by the Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.
  • The Baidyanath Temple faces east and consists of a pidha vimana (tower) and a pillared mandapa (hall) with a galvanized steel sheet roof.

Special Features

  • Architectural Features:
    • The vimana is square in plan, following a pancharatha (five-fold) plan and panchangabada (elevation) style.
    • The doorjambs of the sanctum have three bands of decoration.
    • The sanctum enshrines Lord Baidyanath in the form of a Linga within a circular yonipitha.
    • Nisha shrines are added over the parsvadevta (side deity) niches.
    • The exterior walls of the sanctum are relatively plain, with a few stucco maithuna (erotic) images.
    • Idols of Varaha, Parvati, Kartikeya, Shiva, Mahisasuramardini, Surya, and Trivikrama can be found within the temple premises.
    • A step well is located on the northern side of the temple.
  • Dhabalesvara Shrine:
    • Inside the Baidyanath Temple complex, this shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
    • It enshrines Lord Shiva in the form of a Linga within a circular yonipitha.
    • The shrine also houses images of Jain Thirthankara Parshvanatha and Goddess Parvathy.
    • The exterior walls are undecorated, while the images inside date back to the Ganga period of the 14th century CE.
  • Kapilesvara Shrine:
    • Another shrine within the complex, believed to have been built by the Gajapathi rulers in the 16th century CE.
    • It enshrines Lord Shiva in the form of a Linga within a rectangular yonipitha.
    • The shrine follows a pancharatha plan and panchanga bada elevation style.
    • Images of Ganesha, Kartikeya, and Parvathy are found in the parsvadevta niches on the southern, western, and northern sides, respectively.

Festivals

  • Major festivals celebrated here include Shivarathri and Kartika Purnima.

Century/Period/Age

14th century

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Baidewar

Nearest Railway Station

Begunia station

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneswar

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