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