Temples in Bhubaneswar

Parsurameswara Temple

Parasurameswara Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The first temple where the 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).

Bhubaneswar Temples

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha. The temple city is famous from the ancient days as a place of pilgrimage. Some of the most notable temples in Bhubaneswar include Lingaraj Temple, Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Parashurameshvara Temple and many more. All these temples are important parts of Bhubaneswar's history and culture. People visit these temples for worship and to see their amazing architecture. The month of October to February will be pleasant weather which is the ideal time to visit, also festivals like Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivratri and Rath Yatra add to the city's vibrant culture and celebrations. These festivals are eagerly awaited and celebrated with great enthusiasm.

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