Sidheshwar Mahadev and Nilmadhava/Chari Sambhu Temple/Twin Temple Boudh,Odisha

Rare twin temples of Sidheshwar Mahadev and Nilmadhava ( Charisambhu twin temple), Boudh, Odisha. Identical temples of Shiva & Bishnu on one platform. 10th century, Somvanshi rule. Both have Rekha Viman and flat-roofed Jagmohan beautifully decorated with scroll work, motifs.

Charisambhu temple is situated at a distance of 16 kms from Boudh town near the village at Gandharadi and Jagati, ancient Jagatipur the Capital of the Somabansi King Jajati. The famous twin temple is a combination of Nilamadhava and Siddheswar. These temples were constructed in 8th Century AD. under the patronage ofBhanja rulers of the Khinjali Mandala These two temples were built on one platform ,exactly similar to each other. Archeological Survey of India has preserved these temples as an exquisite pilgrim Place.

Chari Sambhu Temple or Gandharadi Temple is located at the bank of river Mahanadi at Gandharadi village (Janhapank area) of Boudh district of Odisha, India. It is famous for twin temples of Nilamadhava and Sidheswar. These temples display high quality architectural work. These temples were developed under the support of the Bhanja leaders of Khinjali mandala in ninth century AD. These temple attracts visitor throughout the year. The temple has been considered a religious site during the Baudh State.

This temple is undertaken by ASI (Archeological Survey of India). Also ASI says that the temples were made in 8th century at the ruling period of King Gandhamardana Dev. The temples are made of Black Pagoda and Black Granite.