Chintamanisvara Siva Temple

Chintamaniswar Shiva Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
FestivalsShiva ratri, Shiva vivaha, Jalasaya, Rudrabhisekha
Location
LocationBhubaneswar
StateOdisha
CountryIndia
Chintamanisvara Siva Temple is located in Odisha
Chintamanisvara Siva Temple
Location in Odisha
Geographic coordinates20°15′00″N 85°50′20″E / 20.25000°N 85.83889°E / 20.25000; 85.83889
Architecture
TypeRekha deul style
Completed14th century A.D.

Chintamaniswar Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India. It is at the end of the Chintamaniswar road branching from Cuttack-Puri road near the Old Station Bazar. The temple faces west and the enshrined deity is a Siva lingam with a yonipitha.

The temple dates back to the 14th century A.D. According to local legend it was built by the Kesharis (Somavamsis). Religious sacraments like Sivaratri, Siva vivaha, jalasaya, rudrabhisekha are performed here. Marriage and thread ceremonies are held here.


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