Chandrashekhar Mahadev Temple
Dhenkanal, Dhenkanal
About this place
Chandrashekhar Mahadev Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located approximately 20 km from Dhenkanal town. The temple complex features multiple deity shrines including presiding Shiva Linga (Chandrashekhar), Maa Annapurna (goddess of nourishment), Kalki Narayan (incarnation form), Prabhu (devotion), Hanuman (devotee), and Navagraha (nine planetary deities).
Ancient Shiva temple; Multi-deity shrine (Annapurna, Kalki Narayan, Hanuman, Navagraha); Kalinga architectural style
Unknown (local community construction, estimated 18th–19th century) · Kalinga (small scale)
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