Bhaskareswar Temple

Bhaskareswar Temple

Tankapani Rd, Badagada Brit Colony, Pandav Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

The temple was built by Gangas during 13th – 14th century CE. This temple is quite different from the other temples of Bhubaneswar in terms of its architecture. Built in the traditional architectural style of the temples of Orissa, Bhaskareswara temple is a double storied temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva worshiped as Bhaskareswara. The unique feature of the west facing temple is the 9 feet tall Shivalingam located in the sanctum sanctorum. It can be seen from both the floors. The lingam has been described in the local sacred texts as Vrihalingam. The local people believe that the idol is growing day by day.
Entry free of cost, Very well maintained,you can spent time maximum 2hours with friends or family, playground is here you can sit or play.
Bhaskareswara temple is one of the unique temple of 12th century.it is believed that lingum increases day by day
One more monument of kalinga architecture. Its a small temple but a beautiful one. It has very huge shiv linga. The temple itself looks like a shiva linga.