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Dress Code
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Entry Restrictions
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Parking Facilities
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Introduction and History in Brief
The Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the banks of Papanasini Pond. The Temple was built in 13th Century AD by the Gangas. The temple complex consists of two Temples.
The temple complex is near one main temple dedicated to Maitreswara and another small temple dedicated to Labanyeswara. Suka Temple is an abandoned and unused temple in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India. The temple is devoted to saptaratha and the presence of female counterparts of the dikpalas in the upara jangha. This was built in the matured phase of temple building tradition of Odisha.
Suka temple is located in the Sankarananda Street, Uttaradaraja Badu Sahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar. It is situated on the southern embankment of Bindusagar tank at a distance of 50 metres. The temple is facing towards west. The temple is not in use but sculptural embellishments on the exterior walls of the temple suggest that the temple was originally dedicated to Lord Siva. Though the temple is architecturally and sculpturally sound, it is abandoned and not in use. The temple is 1.80 metres below the present ground level.
As usual in the temples of mature phase, raha niches are located in the tala jangha on three sides, which are now empty. The empty niches measure 0.90 metres in height x 0.45 metres in width and 0.23 metres in depth.
At the base of the gandi, there is a bigger rekha angasikhara whose mastaka is almost touching to the udyota simha in the raha paga. The gandi is decorated with chaitya motifs and scroll designs. In conjunction between Raha and anuratha paga, lotus designs are found in succession from baranda to beki. The temple is ten storied as distinguished by the ten bhumi-amlas in the kanika paga. Each bhumi has four bhumi barandis. Khura is decorated with stylized chaitya motifs and the other four mouldings of pabhaga are carved with scroll works. Beneath the raha niche tala garbhika of khakhara design are found which is flanked by naga-nagi pilasters on either sides.
The raha niches are decorated with floral designs and two female figures on either sides of the niche. In the lintel niche, Gaja-lakshmi is seated in lalitasana. Architrave of the niche is decorated with a series of ducks. The raha niche is surmounted by a khakahra mundi which is decorated with series of elephants and scroll works. Kalasa above the khakhara mundi is crowned by a Gajakranta. Gandi is decorated with tiers and scroll work design. Tala jangha and upara jangha are decorated in the mundi niches. Bandhana has three mouldings and is decorated with scroll works and jali motifs. Gaja vyalas are found in the paga conjunctions of tala jangha. While in the tala jangha dikpalas are found on their respective mounts and attributes in the uppara jangha their female counterparts are depicted with usual iconographic features. Jagrata motifs are also found in the conjunction of vimana and frontal porch. In the beki, bekibhairavas are found right above the raha and do-pichha lions in the corners. Doorjamb: The doorjambs measuring 2.00 metres x 1.45 metres have three vertical bands of puspa sakha, nara sakha and lata sakha from exterior to interior. At the lalatabimba, gaja-lakshmi is seated on padmasana. The dvarapala niches at the base of the jambs measuring 0.35 metres x 0.16 metres house Saivite dvarapalas holding trident in their left hand and right hand in varada mudra. Lintel: The architrave above the doorjambs measuring 2.13 metres in length is carved with the navagrahas. Ravi is holding lotus in his both hands, Rahu holding half moon and Ketu in serpent tail.
Important News Related to Temple
- This temple was repaired by the Orissa State Archaeology under X & XI Finance Commission Award.
- In January 2021, the ASI stumbled upon an ancient structure likely to be a Mandir`s floor during the scientific cleaning of the land adjacent to Suka-Sari Mandir, Bhubaneshwar. The sturcture was unearthed during the renvation work carried out by Bhubaneshwar Development Authority.
Manyatas
Historic significance: Matured phase of temple building tradition of Orissa.
The 13th century temple is blessed with the presence of Bhagwan Shiva and Bhagwan Vishnu.
Architecture
Surrounding: The temple is surrounded by Bhabanisankara temple in east at a distance of 50 metres, Sankarananda Street in the right side of the compound wall, Sari deul in north and residential buildings in the south.
Orientation: The temple is facing towards west.
Architectural features (Plan & Elevation): On plan, the temple has a vimana and a renovated frontal porch. The vimana is saptaratha having a central raha which is flanked bypairs of anuraha, anuratha and kanika pagas on either sides. The vimana measures 5.80 square metres and the frontal porch measures 0.90 metres in length. The cella measures 2.40 square metres. On elevation, the vimana is in rekha order that measures 11 metres in height from bottom to the top. With fivefold divisions, the bada measures 3.50 metres. At the base the pabhaga, measuring 0.87 metres in height has five base mouldings of khura, kumbha, pata, kani and basanta. Tala jangha and upara jangha measure 0.72 metres each is being separated by three moulded bandhana measuring 0.32 metres. The baranda comprising ten mouldings measures 0.87 metres. The gandi and mastaka measures 5.00 metres and 2.50 meters respectively.
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Presiding Deity
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Weapons of Bhagwan Shiva
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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.
Aarti Timing
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Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
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Festivals
Laxmi Poojan,Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti,Naag Panchami,Mahashivratri and Durga pooja are the main festivals which are always celebrated here..
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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
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking by Govt,(ASI) & 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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Akharas
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Mehants, Pujaris, Archakas and Sewayats
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Langar Sewa
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Gurukul/Vedic Pathshalas
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Modes of Travel
- At a distance of 3 km from Lingaraja Temple and 5 km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Brahmeswara Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the temple city of Bhubaneswar. It is one of the holy places to visit in Bhubaneswar and among the best places of heritage in Orissa.
- 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 is 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.
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Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
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