Puri Siddha Mahaveer Hanuman Temple– Odisha

Address

Puri Siddha Mahaveer Hanuman Temple– Atta Kolo Ln, Siddhamahavir, Puri, Odisha 752002

Deity

Siddha Mahaveer Hanuman

Introduction:

• Location: Siddha Mahavira Patna, northeastern outskirts of Puri, Odisha, India
• Dedicated To: Lord Anjaneya (Hanuman)
• Significance: One of the Ashta Mahavira Temples of Puri
• Proximity:
  • 2 kilometers from Puri Railway Station
  • 2 kilometers from Puri Bus Stand
  • 4 kilometers from Puri Jagannatha Temple

Puranic Significance:

• Legend: Hanuman, after retiring from service to Lord Rama, chose to settle in this shrine.
• Historical Context:
  • Constructed in the 16th century AD by the Gajapati ruler of Odisha
  • Sculptures in the temple were brought from the Konark Sun Temple
  • Tulasi Das, author of “Rama Charita Manasa,” stayed here during his visit to Puri
• Religious Arrangement: The Ramananda Sect facilitated the installation of Hanuman images, including at Siddha Mahavira.

Special Features:

Temple Architecture and Idol:

• Idol:
  • Height: Approximately 6 feet
  • Stands 2 feet above the ground
  • Features: Holds a gada (mace) in the left hand and a rock boulder (Gandha-Mardana Parvata) in the right hand
• Pedestal:
  • Height: 2 feet
  • Carvings: Depict postures of Lord Hanuman including Bali, Sugriva, Jambavan, Sushena, and Angada
• Main Temple (Vimana):
  • Height: About 35 feet
  • Adornments: Images of Yamraj (Southern wall), Keshari (Western wall), and Devi Anjana (Western wall)
• Jagamohana:
  • Height: About 30 feet
  • Features: Entrance doorway with panels depicting Panchamukhi Ganesha and Sikshadana scene
  • Lion sculptures flanking the doorway
  • Ceiling: Painted with scenes from the Ramayana
• Natamandapa:
  • Features a pedestal with Lord Rama’s footprint for worship

Temple Complex:

• Kitchen: Located on the left side for preparing food for the deity
• Pond: In front of the temple for devotees to wash hands and feet before entering

Festivals:

• Hanuman Jayanti
• Ram Navami
• Panasankranti

Century/Period/Age

16th Century AD

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Puri

Nearest Railway Station

Puri Station

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneshwar

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