Lingaraj Temple: The Wonderful Darshan of Shiva and Vishnu

   There is no connection to the glory of the Lingaraj temple. Lingaraj temple is dedicated to Lord Tribhuvaneshwar.

  Actually this is Shiva's place. The temple of Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa, India, is very ancient. Experts believe that Lingaraj temple is more than 1400 years old. 

  Although the present form of the temple was made in the period of 1080-1104. Legend has it that Lingaraj temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is of the sixth century period. 

  Religious belief that the goddess Parvati was slaughtered by the demons named Latti and Vasa. Goddess Parvati was thirsty in this war-fight.

  On which Lord Shiva made a coupe and invited all the rivers to contribute water. This place is known as Bindusagar Sarovar. 

  This place is the grand-divine Lingaraj temple. The idol of Lord Lingar is indeed devoted to Lord Shiva. This statue is a symbol of Shiva and Vishnu. 

  This joint form of both deities is called Harihar. The magnificence of this giant Lingaraj temple - Divinity is no match. 

  Experts believe that Lingaraj Mandir in the northeast India has been the main center of the Shaiva sampradaya. 

  Experts believe that there were more than 7000 temples and places of worship in and around Bhubaneshwar in medieval times. There are still more than 500 temples or places of worship in them. 

   Particularly, architecture and sculpture of Lingaraj temple is unique. The world famous Lingaraj Temple is considered the best in terms of structure, decoration and decoration of the temples of northern India. 

  The  Lingaraj Temple is especially famous for its unique architecture. The miracle of art and workmanship is seen in each rock house and part of the temple. 

  The peak of the Lingaraj temple is considered to be the beginning period in the development order of the peaks of Indian temples. 

  Particularly that the temple peak has become straight and parallel from below. Up gradually moved the curve. At the top this spectrum appears. Particularly there is no adornment on every stone bed or stone in the temple. 

  If there is a human figure, then there is a pattern of animal birds. Say it is beautiful sculpture. It is known that around the Lingaraj temple, wearing rugged and tall flower rosettes and gajra. 

  Particularly, the peak height of the Lingaraj temple is 180 feet. There are three different small temples of Ganesh, Karthikey and Gauri. Parvati Devi's black colored statue sits in the Gauri Temple. 

  There are idols of the four yards and lions in the temple. Shivaling is established in the main sanctuary of Lingaraj temple. In addition to the sanctuary, Jagmohan and Bhog Mandapam are idols of Sundar Singh.

  There are artistic statues of goddesses. The courtyard of Lingaraj temple is about 150 meters square. The height of the vase is about 40 meters. Rath Yatra is special in April every year. 

  Before bathing in the Lingraj temple, there is a bath in Bindusagar Sarovar. It is believed that bathing is done with bath in the Bindusagar lake. 

  Believers believe that the waters of Bindusagar Sarovar have the spiritual powers in the water. After bathing, the views of the regionant Anant Vasudev are performed. After Ganesh Pooja, there are visions of Gopalani Devi.

   After this the tradition of Shiva's vision of Nandi is a tradition. After this, the main place for the Darshan of Lingraj is entered. Swamphu Shivling is one of eight feet thick and one-foot high granite in the sanctum sanctorum of Lingaraj temple. 

  The philosophy of Lingraj Shivaling is the main. There is a long series of temples in Lingaraj temple complex. On the east side are the temples of Brahmeshwar and Bhaskeshwar Sampradaya. Here is the famous temple of King Rani. 

  The construction of this temple is probably from the seventh century. Near it is the proven area of ​​the temples. There are Mukteshwar, Kedareshwar, Siddheshwar and Parashurameshwar Temple. 

  All these temples are considered very ancient times. This temple is an example of Kalinga and Dravid architecture. However, it also shows the influence of Buddhist art. 

  The Baital Temple has a special significance in the group of ancient temples of Bhubaneswar. Chamunda Devi, Mahishasur Mardini Devi Durga has ancient philosophical figures. 

 In this temple, supernatural achievements are obtained from system spiritual practice. 

   Along with this Sun is also a place of worship. There are statues of Usha, Arun and Sand with the Sun Rath. A special festival is organized at Mahavivaratri in Bhubaneswar. 

  The worship of Lord Shiva is done for 24 hours by the Sanatan Law Legislation in Lingaraj Temple. Experts believe that this divine-grand Lingar temple was built by Somvanshi King Jajati Kesari in the 11th Century.

   The King made his capital Bhubaneswar at that time. This place has been described as Ekam Area in Brahma Purana. Bhubaneswar is also called Temple City. Lingaraj Temple is considered as one of India's largest and ancient temples. This area attracts devotees as well as historians.

   All necessary resources are available for the visit of Lingaraj Temple. Nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport Bhubaneswar. Nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar Junction. Visitors or tourists can also visit Lingaraj Temple by road.
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