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Balunkesvara Siva Temple
- Balapur,Orissa
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The Balunkesvara Siva Temple located on the banks of the River Bhargavi 5kms from Pattnaikia Chowk, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple is dedicated to God Shiva and houses a shivalinga within a circular yonipitha in the mainshrine. The temple also has other shrines for God Shiva in the form of Six-Armed Nataraja mounted on a bull and a Four-Armed Narasimha. The temple is built in the Kalinga style of architecture and has a Rekha Vimana and a Mandapa.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
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.
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.