Bhubaneswar Pidha Temple – Odisha

Address

Bhubaneswar Pidha Temple – Odisha

Old Town, Bhubaneswar,

Odisha 751019

Amman

Gajalakshmi

Introduction

Pidha Temple is dedicated to Gajalakshmi located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. This temple is considered as the gem of Kalingan architecture. This temple is situated within the Muktesvara Temple Complex. The temple was constructed in 10th century CE by Somavamsis. The temple is facing towards west. The temple consists of a pidha vimana and square on plan. The temple is pancharatha on plan and triangabada in elevation. Dvarapalas can be seen at the base of the doorjamb. Navagrahas can be seen on the architrave of the doorjambs. An image of Gajalakshmi can be seen on the lalata bimba. The exterior is devoid of any decoration.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/p/odisha.html