Mahakala-Mahakali Temple, Bhubaneswar

Name: Mahakala-Mahakali Temple
Address: Bhubaneswar, India

#51 among attractions in Bhubaneswar

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Mahakala-Mahakali Temple was built around 11th century A.D. and is located at Latitude of- 20 degree 14’ 26" N. Longitude of- 85 degree 50’ 05" E and Elevation of- 71 ft. It is situatedted beyond the eastern compound wall of Lingaraja temple on the right side of the temple road leading to Hatasahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It is a shrine without a superstructure. The presiding deity is a Siva-lingam within a square yonipitha at a depth of 4.00 m below the present ground level. The shrine with stone walls is open to the sky. Close to the main deity is another small Siva lingam within another yonipitha which is known as Mahakali, while the central lingam is known as Mahakala..According to the local tradition they are the parents of Lord Lingaraja. ()

Completed: XI centuryCoordinates: 20°14'26"N, 85°50'5"E

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Nearby attractions include: Lingaraja Temple, Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Ekamra Kshetra, Lokanatha Siva Temple.

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Nearby attractions include Patalesvara Siva Temple – III, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Lokanatha Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Bhubaneswar (2 min walk), Akhadachandi Temple, Bhubaneswar (2 min walk).