Samaleswari Temple is located around 02 km distance from Sonepur Town. Maa Samaleswari is the presiding deity of the Chouhan rulers and is close to Sonepur Palace. There is a Gajalaxmi image in the centre of the lintel of the entrance on the side of Mukhasala. Besides this, there are 12 niches with 10 Shakta goddesses and 2 Vaisnavite warp Alas. The main temple, Samaleswari, was built by Raja Sobha Singh Deo. Goddess Samaleswari is standing in the Garvagriha facing the north. Maa Samaleswari Mandir is one of the famous temples in Subarnapur District.
- The temple is dedicated to Goddess Samaleswari, a revered form of Goddess Durga and considered the protective deity of the Sonepur region.
- Thought to have medieval origins, it has been an important site under royal patronage and is deeply embedded in local folklore and spiritual practices.
- More than just a religious sanctuary, this temple forms a cultural heartbeat for the people of Subarnapur. It is the focal point for main festivals, especially Durga Puja and Nuakhai, drawing large crowds for celebratory rituals and aarti ceremonies.
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Open Timing
Samaleswari Temple opening time is every Morning from 6 am to 8 pm
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit Sonepur Samaleswari Temple is at all times of the year
Nearest Bus Stop
The nearest Bus stop is Sonepur, which is located around 01 KM distance from samaleswari Mandir
Nearest Railway Station
The Nearest Railway Station is Sonepur, which is located around 4.5 KM distance from Sonepur Samaleswari Temple
Nearest Airport
The nearest Airport is Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda
, which is located around 146 KM distance from Sonepur Samaleswari Mandir, and is about 272 km from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
