Sukutesvara Temple

Sukutesvara Temple located in the old town of bhubaneswar, Odisha,India,serves as purpose for community gathering.

The preceding deity in this temple is a Siva- lingam (Lord Shiva) situated at the centre.

ii) Approximate date: 16th Century A.D. iii) Source of Information: As evident from the structure, the enshrined deity and the navagraha panel.

iii) Social significance: Thread ceremony, mundan kriya, engagements are held here.

There is a modern hall measuring 3.25 square metres for congregation in front of the temple which served as the jagamohana.

The mastaka as usual in Orissan temple has components like beki, amalaka, khapuri and kalasa that measures 0.90 metres in height.

vii) Construction techniques: Dry masonry viii) Style: Kalingan ix) Special features, if any: — i) Good/Fair/ Showing Signs of Deterioration/Advanced: Fair, due to recent renovation work.