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Astasambhu Siva Temples
- Bhubaneswar,Odisha
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Astasambhu Shiva Temples are a collection of 8 Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, India. A small temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Tiadi Sahi of Puri. In local language 'Asta' means 'Eight' and 'Sambhu' is another name of Lord Shiva. Astasambhu temple houses a cluster of eight Shiva Lingas made of precious stones. Each one of them is of a different colour. Some are white while some are red and black. Thus they are very appealing to devotees. The Shiva Lingas appear to be in different colours when looked at from different directions. Due to the reflection of the Sun, their colour changes. These eight Shiva Lingas are named after different names of Lord Shiva such as Markandeswar, Yajneswar, Nilakantheswara, Vilveswara, Kapalamochana, Baleswara, Isaneswara and Pataleswara.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For cure from fatal diseases
Shlokas
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.