Parasurameswara Temple Bhubaneswar

Parasurameswara Temple is located near Bindu Sagar Pond, Kedar Gouri Vihar, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and is one of the oldest existing temples in Odisha. The temple walls feature a sculptured image of the goddess Durga. It is the first among Bhubaneswar temples to contain Saptamatrika images, a group of seven goddesses. Parashurameshvara Temple is considered a pilgrimage place to visit during Shardiya Navratri, Maha Shivratri, Shravan Maa and Diwali festivals, as the large Mela organized at the time of these major festival celebrations.

 The first temple had an entrance hall called Jagamohana was attached to the main sanctum. The temple was built in the 7th Century by Madhavaraja of the Shailodbhava Dynasty. It is believed that the Shailodbhavas were great devotees of Shaivism (worship of Lord Shiva) as well as Shaktism (worship of Goddess Shakti). In the year 1903, the temple was renovated and some changes were made to the inner roof of the sanctum. The main festival celebrated in the Parasurameswara Temple is Parasumastami, this festival falls in the month of Ashada (June and July)

How to Reach Shree Parasurameswara Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the various modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below

By Rail

To reach Sri Parasurameswara Mandir in Bhubaneswar by rail, you can arrive at Bhubaneswar Railway Station, which is around 8 km away from the temple. From the station, you can take a taxi, autorickshaw or local bus to the temple, which will take around 20–25 minutes.

By Air

The closest airport to Parasurameswara Temple in Bhubaneswar is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, located about 5.5 km away. From the airport, you can take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or bus to reach the temple in around 15-20 minutes.

By Road

To reach Bhubaneswar Parasurameswara Mandir by road, you can easily hire a taxi, auto-rickshaw or local bus from any place in Bhubaneswar. The temple is well connected to the city and it’s about 7 km from the city centre. If you are coming by car, there is free parking available near the temple.

Best Time to Visit Bhubaneswar Parasurameswara Temple

The winter season from October to February is ideal to visit Parasurameswara Temple.In this season, the atmosphere remains chill and energetic so that you can enjoy the place in a better way. The temperature remains between 15 degrees and 30 degrees in the winter season.