The main deity of this temple is Jaleswar Mahadev, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is a Sivalingam within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum, which is 1.15 meters below the Chandrasila.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
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transport connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Patia Bus Stand
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3 KM | 06742360916 |
Bhubaneswar Junction
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5 KM | 139 |
Biju Patnaik International Airport |
15 KM | 06742596322 |
Architecture
The temple was built in Kalingan style of architecture. The sanctum measures 2 square meters. It has a Vimana, an Antarala, a Jagamohana and a Nata-Mandira. The head of the temple is 2.30 meters tall. Above the Antarala is a Sukanasa designed which is flanked by two miniature Rekha Deuls. Above it, there is a Chaitya motif which is flanked by two conches and surmounted by a Gajakranta. Above Gajakranta is an image of flying Lord Hanumana who is carrying a hillock in his right hand. The Raha niches have idols of Lord Ganesha in the South, Kartikeya in the East and Mahisasura-Mardini in the North. A massive compound wall surrounds the temple in all the directions. A Jalesvara pond is located in the east, paddy fields are seen in the north and south beyond this compound wall. It is believed that originally the temple was enclosed by water in all the four directions which are also confirmed by the local legend.
The curved gandi of the amazing vimana measuring 6.50 meters in elevation is categorized by a middle raha and a combination of kanika pagas and anuratha on either sides of raha. On the other hand, mastaka measuring 4.00 meters has a customary beki, khapuri, amlaka, and kalasa. However, gandi is devoid of a decoration. The bottom is ornamented with a sequence of small rekha deuls in the form of angasikharas on pagas positioned in sliding order from kanika paga to the raha as observed in Subarnesvara. It must be noted that gandi also does not have decoration. Jagamohana of the structure actually looks to be a recent construction like Parsuramesvara as the last and first grahas are hidden by the rear wall of jagamohana. On a particular height, jagamohana is a marvelous pidha deul integrating normal bada, mastaka and gandi measuring 7.40 meters from kalasa to khura.
Religious Significance
According to the local hearsay, the temple was established by a Keshari ruler named Padma Keshar. According to the prevalent legend, the king of Chudangagada was an ardent devotee of Lord Lingaraja. Hence, he would visit Lord Lingaraja every day. Since it was very difficult to commute during the monsoon season, Lord Lingraja appeared in his dream and asked him to construct a temple in the center of the adjacent lotus pond. The King followed Lord’s instructions and built the present temple, which stands on the western embankment of the Jalesvara pond. To perform the daily rituals and other religious ceremonies of the temple, the king gave land to the Brahmins of Rahanga Sasan. Hence, the place is also known as Kalarahanga.
History
The temple was built in 7th century A.D. by Padma Keshar.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings |
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All Days | 04:30 AM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
Airport Name | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 40 KM |
Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
Railway Station Name | Distance |
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Secunderabad | 10 KM |
Nampally | 12 KM |
Begumpet | 6 KM |
Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
Bus Station Name | Distance |
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MGBS | 35 KM |
CBS | 28 KM |
kukatpally | 20 KM |
Lingampally | 30 KM |
Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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