Boudh Paschima Somanatha Temple, Odisha

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Boudh Paschima Somanatha Temple, Odisha

Ramnath Temples Complex,

Boudh Town,

Bauda, Odisha 762014

Moolavar

Shiva

Introduction

Paschima Somanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Boudh Town in Boudh District in Odisha State, India. This temple is also found within the Ramnath Temples Complex.

Puranic Significance

It can be assigned to 10th Century, during Somavamsi rule. The Paschima Somanatha Temple faces west and is stellate in plan. It features a rekha vimana in the South Kosalan style with a frontal porch. The vimana, pista, and arghapatta are stellate in plan. The sanctum houses the presiding deity, Paschima Somanatha, in the form of a Shiva Linga atop a stellate yonipitha. The exterior wall of the temple is adorned with various carvings, including images of nayikas, tirthankara images, khakharamundis, and numerous divine and semi-divine gods and goddesses.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/ramnath-temple-complex-boudh-odisha.html