Ajaikapada_Bhairava_Temple

Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple

Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple

Hindu temple in Odisha, India


Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple is a temple dedicated to Ekapada Bhairava  an aspect of Shiva  present in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, India.

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Ajaikapada icon in the sanctum

Historical evidence

The archaeological survey has established that the temple was built during the early 10th century by the Somavamsi Keshari Kings of Orissa. Later, it was destroyed due to flood and attacks by non-Hindu rulers. The present temple was rebuilt during the 20th century.

Architecture

The current temple is a small Pidha deula reconstructed during the early 20th century, but the Garbhagriha houses the image of Bhairava and a Shivalinga. The Bhairava has one feet and four hands, of which the lower two are broken. The upper two hold disc-shaped structures. The Ajaikapada Bhairava is the ruling deity of the star Pūrva Bhādrapadā.

Location

The temple is located 6 km from Alanahat, Sathalapada, in Jagatsinghpur, near River Alaka (a branch of Mahanadi). Direct transport is available from Nuagaon, too.

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References

20.164723°N 86.223056°E / 20.164723; 86.223056


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