Khatuapada, Uttara, Odisha: Bhairangeswar Temple Midhun Bhairangesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Khatupada village, on the South-Eastern outskirts of Bhubaneswar in Khurda District in Odisha, India. The temple stands on the foothills of Dhauli, near the left bank of the river Daya. Bhringeswara Temple built on late 12th century by Somvansi dynasty and later on sculptures added by Eastern Ganga Dynasty dedicated to lord Shiva is replica of early evolving stages of Kalingan architecture where Jagamohana is present in a distorted structure. There is another side-by temple dedicated to lord Ganesha in which a large idol of lord Ganesha is present is believed to be largest after lord Ganesha idol at Lingaraja Temple complex. Dhauli has been always an important landmark for Buddhist, Jainism and ancient Kalingan dynasties for worship which tells the glorious past. About location: 1.5kms away from Dhauli Shanti stupa at the foothills of Dhauli hill and 15kms away from Railway station. A TO Z INDIA ● MAY 2023 ● PAGE 12