Parsurameswara Temple

Parsurameswara Temple is a Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar composed of a square tower sanctuary linked to a rectangular prayer hall with carved exterior walls. The stone surfaces are covered with detailed relief work showing religious figures and scenes.

The temple was built around 650 CE during the Shailodbhava dynasty period. It ranks among the oldest completely surviving religious structures in Bhubaneswar.

The walls display carved stone figures of Hindu deities such as Kartikeya and Ganesha, along with the Saptamatrika group representing seven mother goddesses. These sculptures tell stories from Hindu traditions and shape how the exterior looks and feels.

The site is located in the northern part of Bhubaneswar and welcomes visitors daily without an entrance fee. You can walk around the grounds and explore the buildings at your own pace.

The northwestern corner of the grounds holds approximately one thousand miniature Shiva lingas carved into stone. This collection of tiny carved symbols shows a particular way of expressing devotion that catches many visitors by surprise.

Location: Bhubaneswar

GPS coordinates: 20.23333,85.85000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29