Mukteswara Deula
ମୁକ୍ତେଶ୍ୱର ମନ୍ଦିର
Lord Shiva (Mukteshwar - Lord of Freedom/Liberation) · Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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About the temple
Marks the transition between early and mature phases of Kalinga architecture. Believed to grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:30 – 19:00
- Established
- 1
- Best time to visit
- 07:00 AM (for photography and peace)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Shiva (Mukteshwar - Lord of Freedom/Liberation) · ମୁକ୍ତେଶ୍ୱର
- Deity form
- Shiva Linga
- Religious tradition
- Pashupata Shaivism influence
- Sanskrit name
- श्री मुक्तेश्वर मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Mukteswara Deula, Gem of Odisha Architecture
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:30 - 19:00
- Special days
- Extended during Mukteshwar Dance Festival
- Festival timings
- Late evening access for cultural events
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Special aarti days
- Maha Shivaratri
- Ritual schedule
- Daily morning and evening offerings by local priests.
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Abhishek timings
- Early morning
- Special poojas
- Rudrabhishek
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Somavamsi Dynasty
- Construction materials
- Fine-grained red sandstone
- Historical events
- Subject of various architectural studies due to its perfect proportions.
- Renovations
- Maintained by ASI
- Archaeological importance
- Centrally Protected Monument
- Legends
- The tank (Marichi Kunda) is believed to cure infertility in women.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 10th Century
- Structure
- Single Shrine with detached Torana
- Floors
- 50
- Gopuram
- Pyramidal roof on the Jagamohana; curvilinear spire (shikhara).
- Mandapa
- The Jagamohana features a unique ceiling carved with a blooming lotus.
- Sculptural features
- Figures of ascetics, dancers, and the famous arched Torana.
- Artistic elements
- Intricate carvings of monkeys and folk tales from Panchatantra.
- Construction technique
- Ashlar masonry
- Unique features
- The Torana (arched gateway) with heavy influence of Buddhist architecture.
Festivals & events
Mukteshwar Dance Festival (Jan/Feb)Shivaratri
- Festival calendar
- Annual Cultural Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Magha Saptami
- Cultural events
- Hosted Odissi dance performances annually.
- Annual events
- Mukteshwar Dance Festival
- Peak crowd season
- Winter (October to March)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- 07:00 AM (for photography and peace)
- Parking capacity
- 50
- Parking fees
- Free/Nominal
- Donation counters
- No
- Donation methods
- Cash
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