Sisupalgarh Gokarnesvara Temple, Odisha

Address

Sisupalgarh, Bhubaneswar,

Odisha 751002

Moolavar

Gokarnesvara (Lord Shiva)

Introduction

Gokarnesvara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sisupalgarh, an outskirt of Bhubaneshwar City in Khurda District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the bank of Gangua Nala. The temple is located on the northern side of the ancient fort of Sisupalgarh. Sisupalgarh is identified with Kalinganagara of King Kharavela and Tosali of Ashoka.

Puranic Significance

The Temple is believed to be built by King Kharavela in 1st century CE. However, the temple can be dated to 10th century CE by Somavamsis based on iconographic features.

This temple is facing towards west and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of pidha vimana, ganthiala and pidha jagamohana. The vimana and jagamohana are square on plan. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Gokarnesvara, within a square Yonipitha. The sanctum is situated 1 metre below the present ground level. The exterior wall is plain and whitewashed. Architectural fragments, Udyota Simha and Bhootha Ganas can be found in the temple premises.

Akshaya Trutiya, Bada Usha, Shivaratri, Dasara, Rudrabhiseka, and Chandrabhiseka are the festivals celebrated here.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/gokarnesvara-temple-sisupalgarh-odisha.html