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Introduction and History in Brief
Chitrakarini Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. It is one of the important Sakthi temples in Bhubaneswar. The Chitrakarini temple is situated on the west of the Lingaraj Temple. The Temple is under the control of Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Temple is believed to be built in the mid of 13th Century CE by Ganga Kings. It was built by the Ganga King Narasimha Deva I (also called as Parama Mahesvara)..
Chitrakarini temple is a Panchayatana temple where the main temple stands in the center facing east and a subsidiary shrine is placed at each corner. The overall complex is enclosed within a laterite wall. The main shrine in the middle has two parts namely sanctum sanctorum and Jagamohana. The other four shrines have only sanctum.
All the sanctum sanctorums follow rekha deula style. The Jagamohana of the main shrine follows Pidha Deula style. It is believed that the temple was dedicated to Chitrakarini, the goddess of painting, a form of Saraswathi. However, the current deity enshrined in the sanctum is a form of Chamunda. Chamunda idol is red colored stone idol.
The idols of Hanuman and bas relief idols of Navagraha in a single row can be found in the Jagamohana. All these idols are not old as the temple. It is said that once, there were five idols in the main shrine and one idol in each sub shrine, making totally nine idols of Shakti in this temple. However, no idols are found in these four shrines.
The vimana, pidha and the walls of the shrines are intricately decorated and have lot of sculptures and friezes such as elephants, lions, lions controlling elephants, dancing girls, Dikpalas and their corresponding Shaktis, amorous couple, Shiva marriage scene, Krishna with Gopis, erotic figures, Nagas and deities from Hindu pantheon can be found on them.
Temple Photos
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Presiding Deity
Maa Chitrakarini🙌 ♥️
Timing
Opens from morning 8:00am to 8pm in the evening!
Best time to visit: Try to visit the temple during winters as it can cause health difficulties during summers because of humidity.
Entry fee applied!
Aarti Timing
Details awaited.
Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
Details awaited.
Festivals
Mahanisha Puja,Naag Panchami,Mahashivratri and Durga pooja are the main festivals which are always celebrated here..
Famous Temples Nearby
Langleshwea Temple
Jagannath Temple
Yameshwara Temple Etc.
Near by Shops & Markets
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👉 Famous for shopping in BhubaneswarShree Lingaraj Police Station.
Nearby Dharamshalas
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Hotels near Temple
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Restaurants near Temple
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Nearby Hospitals
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Concerned Police Stations
Shree Lingaraj Police Station.
6RPM+83C, Lingaraj Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
0674 234 0475
Managment Commity
Details awaited.
Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Facilities to hold Functions
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Library
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Akhadas
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Mehants, Pujaris, Archakas and Sewayats
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Gau Sewa, Birds and otheranimals Sewa
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
Langar Sewa
Details awaited.
Gurukul/Vedic Pathshalas
Details awaited.
Mitra Mandal Link for Advice/Guidance*
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Modes of Travel
Bhubaneswar, the capital city of the Indian state of Odisha, is a centre of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. With Konark and Puri, the city forms the Swarna Tribhuja (Golden Triangle), one of eastern India’s most visited travel destinations. Some of the most famous tourist attractions of the city include Lingaraja Temple, Udayagiri Caves, Raja Rani Temple, Ashokan Rock Edict, Biju Patnaik Park and Vaital Deul Temple. When it comes to connectivity, Bhubaneswar is well-connected to all other major Indian cities by air, road and rail
By Air
Located around 6 km away from the city-centre, the Bhubaneswar Airport or Biju Patnaik International Airport connects the city with rest of the country by air. There are daily flights for Bhubaneswar from cities like New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Visakhapatnam. From the airport, taxi/bus services are available to reach any part of the city.
By Road
Baramunda bus stand, located around 5 km away from the city centre connects Bhubaneswar to all other major India cities by road. Regular bus services are available for the cities like Konark, Puri, Hyderabad, Raipur, Ranchi and Kolkata.
By Train
Bhubaneswar Railway Station is the main railhead connecting the city with several Indian cities. There are regular superfast trains available from Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore etc. From the station, you can take private cabs or taxis to reach anywhere in the city.
Bhubaneswar is the city which is well connected through air. Biju Patnaik Airport is the main domestic airport and located about 3km far from the city. Travelers can get various flights to various places such as Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata to Bhubaneswar flightsand many more which will ease the trouble of how to reach Bhubaneswar thought. Now, this airport is going to be international and connects to other countries as well.
👉Nearest Airport : Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Railway Station is the main railway of the city and situated in the center of city. Superfast trains and passengers trains are easily available from this station. You can get trains to Guwahati, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and many more. Travelers can also get more railway station in the city which is also easy to reach with the availability of various public transports.
To reach in and around the city, you can get various modes such as buses, taxi and auto rickshaw. Bhubaneswar BusStation is 8 km from the city and you can get buses which are operated by Orissa State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC). Private buses are also easily available from there.
Visitors’ views about the Temple
- Ajay Kaushik
Very nice ancient architecture of eastern India, worth to visit when you are on visit to Odisha, specially Jagannath Puri.
- Dr. Yash Paul Sharma
Beautiful architectural monument under Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is in small compound on the way to Lingaraj Temple. Beautifully managed garden and temple as well. Best for photography also.
- Pramath Anamby
The maintenance is better than the Lingaraj Temple. But even here the two smaller temples are filled with bats. Looks like a smaller version of the Lingaraj Temple. Even though it is just beside the Lingaraj Temple not many people come here.
Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
Chitrakarini Temple
Near Badhai Banka Chhak, Rath Road, Old Town, Kedar Lane, Lingaraj Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
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