Parashurameshvara Temple
ପରଶୁରାମେଶ୍ୱର ମନ୍ଦିର
Built in the 7th century and one of the oldest surviving temples in the city, with well-preserved reliefs of dancing Shiva and goddesses on its sandstone walls.
The Parashurameshvara Temple was built around 650 CE and is a prime example of early Kalinga-style temple architecture. Its main tower is low and sturdy, with a rectangular porch in front. Wall reliefs include Shiva Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance, as well as Ganesha, the Seven Mother Goddesses, and scenes from the Ramayana, rendered in a simple, lively style. It stands beside the Mukteshwar Temple. All visitors may enter. Entry is free, and shoes must be removed.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Mukteshvara Temple
- Bindusagar Lake & Ananta Vasudeva Temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Vaital Deula
- Lingaraj Temple
- Brahmeswara Temple
- Odisha State Museum
- Odisha Crafts Museum (Kala Bhoomi)