Dhabaleswar Temple: Shiva Temple on Mahanadi River Island

UPSC Art & Culture

Location

  • Cuttack district, Odisha

  • Situated on a river island in the Mahanadi.

  • Dedicated to Lord Shiva.

  • Associated with Odisha's religious and cultural heritage.

Architectural Significance

  • Associated with the Kalinga architectural tradition.

  • The temple complex contains traditional stone-carved architectural elements.

  • Its river-island setting makes it distinctive among Odisha's temples.

Cultural Importance

  • Important pilgrimage centre.

  • Associated with festivals and religious gatherings.

  • Located close to Cuttack.

Key Pointers

  • Temple → Dhabaleswar

  • State → Odisha

  • District → Cuttack

  • River → Mahanadi

  • Deity → Lord Shiva

  • Architecture → Kalinga tradition