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Hindu temple in Odisha, India
Dolagovinda Shiva Temple
ଦୋଳଗୋବିନ୍ଦ ଶିବ ମନ୍ଦିର
During ritual celebration of the springtime Dola Jatra festival
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShiva
FestivalsChatturdasi, Shivaratri and Kartik Purnima
Location
LocationBhubaneswar
StateOdisha
CountryIndia
Dolagovinda Siva Temple is located in OdishaDolagovinda Siva TempleLocation in Odisha
Geographic coordinates20°14′35″N 85°50′04″E / 20.24306°N 85.83444°E / 20.24306; 85.83444
Architecture
TypeKalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
Completed15th-16th century A.D.
Elevation26 m (85 ft)

Dolagovinda Shiva temple, also known as Vaidyanatha Shiva temple, is at the Rathagada Chowk, Old Town of Bhubaneswar. The presiding deity is Shiva lingam in a circular yonipitha installed inside the sanctum. This 15th-16th-century edifice is a living temple. Laxmidhara Praharaja is the chief priest. It is known as Dolagovinda Shiva on account of its proximity to the DolaMandapa across the road.

Locals ascribe the temple to the Kesharis who were otherwise known as Somavamsis. But the scheme of architecture does not conform to the Somavamsis. Rituals like Chatturdasi, Shivaratri and Kartika Purnima are performed.

References

  • Book: Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan (ISBN 81-7375-164-1)

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