Bhubaneswar Devasabha Temple – Odisha
Address
Bhubaneswar Devasabha Temple – Odisha
Basisthanagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha 751002
Moolavar
Shiva.
Introduction
Devasabha Temple is located in the Kharakhia Vaidyanath temple precinct, Old Town area of Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. This is an abandoned temple and is facing towards the east. There is no deity inside the temple. As per the locals, the temple is the assembly of all gods and goddess for which it is known as Devasabha.
Puranic Significance
The temple is dated back to 14th century A.D with Rekha deul topology. It is in the southwest corner of Kharakhia Vaidyanatha precinct; 5.00 meters from the southern and western compound wall. The temple is facing east. It stands on a low and square platform measuring 5.50 square meters with a height of 0.60 meters. On plan, Devasabha Temple has a square sanctum measuring 4.00 meters with a frontal porch of 0.90 meters. It is pancharatha as distinguished by a central raha and pair of anuratha and kanika pagas on either sides of the raha. On elevation, the vimana is of Rekha order that measures 5.73 meters in height from pabhaga to mastaka.
Century/Period
14th century A.D
Managed By
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
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