Narasimha Temple

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BJB Nagar Rd, BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751014, India

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N20° 15' 11" E85° 50' 36"   (20.253055555556, 85.843333333333) Start navigation »

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Narasimha Temple is a 14th–15th-century temple in Bhubaneswar (Lat. 20° 14’ 71" N., Long. 85° 49’ 96" E., Elev. 67 ft t) in the state of Orissa, 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 Siva and Paradaresvara Siva 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.
The temple is used for worshiping.

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