LOKANATHA TEMPLE AT PURI
The temple of Lokanatha is situated at a distance of about 2½ kms to the west of Jagannatha temple of Puri. The western boundary of the Puri town is guarded by the temple of Lokanatha, which is traditionally said to have been established by Bhagaban Ramacandra This temple is one of the most important Saiva shrines of Orissa. The place of Lokanatha temple is surrounded by a number of mango trees and in the midst of the tope there is a group of temples within a specious compound and also a big tank (Parvatisagara) in the close neighbourhood. Many small temples are found in the temple premises. From the religious point of view, the Shaiva shrine of Lokanatha occupies an important position in the cultural history of Orissa. According to tradition the devotees who come to visit Lord Jagannatha also visit Lokanatha.The unique feature is that the shivalinga is always under water which substantiates the legend that Goddess Ganga flows through the top of the shivalinga as a stream.
The temple of Lokanatha is situated at a distance of about 2½ kms to the west of Jagannatha temple of Puri. The western boundary of the Puri town is guarded by the temple of Lokanatha, which is traditionally said to have been established by Bhagaban Ramacandra This temple is one of the most important Saiva shrines of Orissa. The place of Lokanatha temple is surrounded by a number of mango trees and in the midst of the tope there is a group of temples within a specious compound and also a big tank (Parvatisagara) in the close neighbourhood. Many small temples are found in the temple premises. From the religious point of view, the Shaiva shrine of Lokanatha occupies an important position in the cultural history of Orissa. According to tradition the devotees who come to visit Lord Jagannatha also visit Lokanatha.The unique feature is that the shivalinga is always under water which substantiates the legend that Goddess Ganga flows through the top of the shivalinga as a stream.
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