Dolagovinda Siva Temple

Dolagovinda Siva Temple
Dolagovinda Siva Temple Location in Orissa
Coordinates:	20°14′35″N 85°50′04″E / 20.24306°N 85.83444°E / 20.24306; 85.83444Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 85°50′04″E / 20.24306°N 85.83444°E / 20.24306; 85.83444
Location
Country:	India
State:	Orissa
Location:	Bhubaneswar
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Shiva
Important festivals:	Chatturdasi, Sivaratri and Kartika purnima
Architectural styles:	Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
History
Date built: (Current structure)	15th-16th century A.D.

Dolagovinda Siva temple, also known as Vaidyanatha Siva temple, is located at the Rathagada Chowk, Old Town of Bhubaneswar. The presiding deity is Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha installed inside the sanctum. This 15th-16th century temple is a living temple and Laxmidhara Praharaja is the chief priest of the temple. It is known as Dolagovinda Siva on account of its proximity to the DolaMandapa situated in its front across the road.

Locals ascribe the temple to the Kesharis who were otherwise known as Somavamsis. But the scheme of architecture does not conform to the Somavamsis. Rituals like Chatturdasi, Sivaratri and Kartika purnima are performed.

References

• Book: Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan (ISBN: 81-7375-164-1)