Megheswar Temple, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Megheswar Temple is situated in the city of Bhubaneswar. The temple was built during 1190-1198 AD. It is 15.55 meters high. The most striking feature of the temple is the transformation of the spire, which has assumed a softening to the rounding of the sharp edges of the multiple offsets and projections. It is located east of Bharmeswar Patna on Tankapani Road. The Megheswar earliest of the Ganga temple shows the beginning of a Sapta- Ratha plan. The sculptures of this temple have suffered from wear and tear as it is built of a soft and gritty variety of sandstone. Four of the images of this temple deserve special mention. The second represents the scene of Godhana Harana by Brahma. The third image of Lakuli, which is found on the southern side represents perhaps a form of Durga. The fourth figure is a six-handed Nataraj. Megheswar Mandir is a famous temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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Open Timings

Megheswar Temple opening time is Monday to Sunday Morning 04:00 am to Evening 8:00 pm

Best Time to visit

The best time to visit Megheswar Temple is all time of the year

Nearest Bus Stop

The nearest Bus stop is master Canteen, which is located around 5 KM distance from Megheswar Temple and 9 km from Baramunda

Nearest Railway Station

The Nearest Railway Station is Bhubaneswar, which is located around 4 KM distance from Megheswar Temple

Nearest Airport

The nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, which is located around 5 KM distance from Megheswar Temple