Megheswar Temple

4.6

Location: 6VV4+8GF Megheshwar, Colony Rd, Pandav Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751018, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour.

Megheswar Temple, in the old town area of Bhubaneshwar, is one of the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva. It is located in the Tanka Pani road area in Bhubaneswar, India. This temple is the perfect example of a calm environment and a pure place to connect with Lord Shiva and receive blessings. The temple has a very spiritual vibe around it. It attracts thousands of devotees but mainly attracts Shiva Worshippers. Devotees from many places come to visit this place and pray and seek blessings.

Attraction

The Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Odisha. And must visit Temple also. The architecture and ambiance are so beautiful that you can’t take your eyes off them. The Temple is unique from the other temples in Odisha in terms of architecture. It was a double-story Temple built in a traditional Kalinga style. The Temple is ancient. It has a huge ground in front of the Temple. The Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. The Shiva Linga is huge here.

It has a wonderful garden where a lot of plants are planted. There is a fine collection of trees in the garden, which adds more beauty to the Temple. The atmosphere of this Temple is so calm and peaceful. During the auspicious day of Mahashivratri, it was decorated with many beautiful lights, papers, flowers, etc. Different types of cultural programs are going on these days. Devotees come here to offer different things, pray, and seek blessings. When you step into this Temple, you can feel a strong feeling and a positive vibe, and it gives you the strength to overcome all your problems. This Temple is a place to do yoga and exercise.

History

This temple was built by the instructions of Swapnesvara, who was the brother-in-law of the Ganga King Rajaraja. The inscription is dated to the reign of Rajaraja’s brother, Anangabhim, who was king for just three years between 1192 and 1195 AD. It’s one of the first nava-ratha plan temples in Odisha; originally the exterior would have been heavily adorned with sculpted images.

Inside/Outside Views

It is one of the attractions of the town. It is a holy place. Megheswar Temple is also looks like a Shiva linga. The Temple is small but beautiful, and the ambiance looks so good. It is not just a temple; it is also the epitome of Odisha’s rich culture and heritage. It represents the ancient architecture of Odisha. Apart from the religious view, this Temple offers a wonderful scenario and experience to visitors. The priest of this Temple is so polite and knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. He welcomes all the visitors with so much warmth. The Prashad of this Temple is so delicious. The Temple is so clear that it makes the whole Temple pleasant to its devotees and visitors.

Opening Hours

4.00 am to 8.00 pm is the opening hours of this temple

Entry & Others Fees

There is no entry fee of this temple.

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How to Reach

By air: Biju Patnaik airport is the nearest airport to the Megheswar Temple. You can easily reach there by air.

By train: Bhubaneswar railway station is the nearest station to this place. After reaching the station, you can take an auto-rickshaw or hire a cab to reach your destination.

By road: I think by road is the best way to get there. You can hire a car or cab to reach your destination directly. Otherwise you can take a bus to reach Bhubaneswar city first, then take a auto rickshaw to reach anywhere.