Narasimha Temple, Bhubaneswar

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Narasimha Temple is a 14th–15th-century temple in Bhubaneswar city of the state of Odisha, India. The time period of its construction is estimated from its architectural features. Its tradition and legends are same as the Gosagaresvara temple. It is situated in the precinct of Gosagaresvara on the southeastern side of Gosagaresvara Shiva and Paradaresvara Shiva temples. The presiding deity is a four armed Narasimha image seating on a pedestal. His upper left hand holding a conch, upper right hand holds a disk while in his major left and right hand are busy in killing the demon. The base of the pedestal is carved with series of females, in anjalii mudra. The cella measures 1.15 square metres and is facing towards west. ()

Completed: XV centuryCoordinates: 20°15'11"N, 85°50'36"E

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Nearby attractions include: Odisha State Museum, Kedareswar Temple, Papanasini Siva Temple, Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts.

~1340 ftNW
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Which popular attractions are close to Narasimha Temple?

Nearby attractions include Isanesvara Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Paradaresvara Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Sanisvara Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Talesvara Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (6 min walk).

How to get to Narasimha Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Narasimha Temple:

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Bhubaneswar (25 min walk)

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Railway Station (25 min walk)