Pabaneswara Temple

Highlights

• Pabaneswara Shiva temple is situated in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, at a distance of 100 metres east of Parashurameshvara Temple on the left side of the road leading to Kedara Gauri temple.
• The temple has a vimana with a renovated porch, facing towards east.
• The presiding deity is a Shiva linga within a circular yonipitha inside the sanctum.
• The temple is surrounded by private residential buildings and market complex on three sides and the road on the south.
• The temple was rebuilt or renovated sometimes back as it appears from the second phase of building from above the pabhaga.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •Previously known as Daitesvara Shiva temple, the Pabaneswara Shiva temple dates back to the 10th century and houses a Shiva Linga.
• •Apart from this, the temple's history remains unknown.

Architecture

• •Pabaneswara Shiva temple is built in an architectural style known as Kalingan Rekha.
• •It is a single structure made of grey sandstone.
• •The temple faces east surrounded by private residential buildings and a market complex on three sides.
• •The entire temple is renovated.

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