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Godhaneswar Temple
- Godhaneswar,Odisha
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Overview
Godhaneswar sanctuary is situated on the bank of waterway Mahanadi in the Godhaneswar town. The name Godhaneswar implies ruler of bovines. It is an extremely well known Shiva sanctuary of Birmaharajpur subdisvison of Subarnapur locale, Odisha. It is extremely popular in this district and pulls in worshippers consistently. Prof. Sadhu Charan Panda, amid the review for his doctoral research could find three Naga pictures in the serpentine frame in Western Odisha and have referred to around six Naga pictures in their theomorphic representation in whole Odisha. One of such stone Naga picture in the theomorphic frame is found at this sanctuary. This sanctuary is likewise said in the book "Looks of tribal and people culture" as a critical Siva sanctuary of this locale.
Celebrations
Festivals
Amid kartik purnima and different celebrations individuals of Gariamunda, Pitamahul, Durdura, Duleswar, Tebhapadar, Sangrampur, Amsarbhata, Subalaya, Etktal and other adjacent towns come to venerate Lord Godhaneswar.
How to Reach
Airport
The Biju Patnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar is the best way to reach Orissa by air. The airport is well-connected to different cities of India like Kolkata, Hyderabad Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Raipur and so on.
Railways
The major railhead is in the state capital known as Bhubaneswar Railway station and is served by major train networks that connect it to other parts of the state as well as the country. Rajdhani, Coromondal Express, Konarak Express are some of the famous trains that serve this station.
Road
The state of Orissa can be easily accessed via National Highway number 5, 6, 23, 42 and 43 run that run through the state.
Temple Address
Godhaneswar Temple
Godhaneswar, Subarnapu District,
Odisha.
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.