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News: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Dhabaleswar Temple during the final engagement of her three-day visit to Odisha.
About Dhabaleswar Temple
- Location: It is located on a hillock-like island in the River Mahanadi near Cuttack, Odisha.
- Dedicated to: The temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Naming: The name is linked to the legend of Shiva turning a black calf white.
- “Dhabala” means white and “Ishwar” means God, giving the name Dhabaleswara, or “White Lord.”
- Constructed by: The temple structure was constructed during the rule of the Somavamshi dynasty by King Yayati Keshari.
- Key Features
- Antiquity: Its historic stone carvings associated with the early 10th and 11th centuries.
- Architecture: The temple follows the Kalinga style of architecture and has a sandstone structure with a square plan and pyramidal roof.
- Temple Chambers: It has three main chambers, with the central chamber housing the idol of Lord Shiva.
- Jagamohan: The temple has a beautiful entrance known as Jagamohan, decorated with intricate carvings of animals, birds and mythological figures.
- Distinctive Roof: Its two-tiered roof made of terracotta tiles is a distinctive feature of the temple.
- Religious Importance: Bada Osha, observed just before Kartika Purnima, is an important religious occasion that attracts devotees in lakhs.
