Bhubaneswar Brahma Temple – Odisha

Address

Bhubaneswar Brahma Temple – BinduSagar Rd, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002

Deity

Brahma

Introduction

• Location:
  • Situated on the eastern embankment of the Bindusara River, adjacent to the left side road leading from Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
  • The temple is bordered by the Bindusagar Tank to the west.
• Architecture:
  • Built in the late Kalingan style, dating back to the 15th century.
  • Constructed during the reign of the Gajapati rulers.

Puranic Significance

• Mythological Background:
  • Lord Brahma came to Bhubaneswar to attend the coronation of Lingaraj Deva.
  • He was requested to stay forever but assured that he would return annually in the month of Chaitra for the Ashokashtami festival.
  • Lord Brahma promised to be the Sarathy (charioteer) of the Rukuna Rath of Shri Lingaraja.
  • In honor of this promise, a temple was constructed near Bindusagar.
• Deity Representation:
  • The temple features a four-handed black chlorite image of Brahma:
    • Upper hands hold a Veda and a water vessel.
    • Lower hands display a rosary and abhaya mudra (gesture of protection).

Cultural Importance

• A visit to Lingaraj Temple is considered incomplete without also visiting the Brahma Temple and the Ananta Vasudeva Temple.
• Daily worship is conducted by Brahmins belonging to the Panda family.

Century/Period/Age

15th century.

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-Odisha

Nearest Bus Station

Lingaraj Temple road

Nearest Railway Station

Bhubaneshwar.

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneshwar.

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