Bhubaneswar Twin Pidha Temple – Odisha

Address

Bhubaneswar Twin Pidha Temple – Odisha

 Old Town, Bhubaneswar,

 Odisha 751019

Moolavar

Shiva

Amman

Parvathy

Introduction

Twin Pidha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva 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 south. This temple consists of two shrines in series attached to each other. Both shrines have pidha vimana. One shrine enshrines an image of ten armed Nataraja and the other shrine enshrines a headless image of Parvathy. The Nataraja shrine is square on plan and the Parvati shrine is rectangular on plan.

References

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

Century/Period

10th century CE

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Mukteshvara temple

Nearest Railway Station

Bhubaneswar

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneswar

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