Agrahata Mani Nagesvara Temple, Odisha

Address

Agrahata, Choudwar Block,

Cuttack District,

Odisha 754028

Moolavar

Mani Nagesvara

Introduction

Mani Nagesvara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Agrahata Village in Choudwar Block in Cuttack District in Odisha, India. This temple is considered as one among the Astasambhu temples of Chaudwar Kataka. The temple was constructed in 11th century CE by Somavamsis. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Choudwar Police Station on Cuttack to Sambalpur highway.

Puranic Significance

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of a rekha vimana and a pidha jagamohana. The vimana is square on plan whereas the jagamohana is rectangular on plan. The vimana is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Mani Nagesvara, in the form of patalaphuta Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The sanctum is situated at about 1 metres below the entrance level. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except the pidhamundi over the parsvadevta niches, miniature rekhamundis at the base of the gandi in the kanika pagas, and two udyotasimha on each raha. Idols of Ganesha, Uma Mahesvara, bust part of Parsvanatha and Amalakasila can be seen in the temple premises.