Siddheswar Temple — Attraction in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation

Siddheshwar Temple dates back to 10th century and is located within the premises of the Mukteswar temple. Historians say all the 10th century temples in Bhubaneswar reveal the unification of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temple architecture. Siddheshwar Temple is taller than Mukteswar temple and its outer walls are covered with minimal carvings. The temple is not as ornate as Mukteswar but has a charm of its own as far as the construction pattern is concerned. The temple tower, built in Pancharatna style of classical Kalinga School of temple architecture, is grouped by a row of miniature turrets and all four sides of the tower are surmounted by four lions. While Lord Shiva is worshiped in the sanctum sanctum, a beautiful figure of Lord Ganesh in standing posture is another attraction of the temple. The Ganesh idol that is kept covered with a thick layer of red vermilion has been installed at the eastern base of the temple spire. One has to walk through a beautifully maintained garden to...

This temple is located in same temple complex where Muktheshwar temple is there. This temple complex is having both the temples and is 2nd famous temple in Bhubaneswar after Lingaraja temple. Siddheshwar temple is situated northwest of Muktheshwar temple.

This temple was also built in 10th century and taller than Muktheshwar temple. however this temple is not so famous as Muktheshwar temple.

This temple is dedicated lord Shiva. on the external wall of the temple is an attractive idol of lord Ganesh. This Ganesh idol is covered with a thick layer of red vermillion has been installed at the eastern base of the temple spire.

My personal suggestion to the visitors is roam around the temple and feel the naturally maintained garden atmosphere and also there is water pond maintained very cleanly which is back side to the...

Peaceful stroll. Ample time to sit and watch. Touch and feel, smell the history in the air. Ula la... calm and quiet, none to disturb and push you through The architectural marvels across India gives a pumped up feel, this one is special in its unique step by...