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Anantha Vasudev Temple
- Bhubaneswar,Orissa
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Overview
Anantha Vasudev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Orissa, India. The temple was constructed in the thirteenth century, and the complete idols of Krishna, Balaram and Subadhra are worshipped there. Balaram stands under a seven hooded serpent. Subadhra holds Jewel pot and lotus in her two hands keeping her left foot over another jewel pot. Krishna holds a mace, chakra, lotus and a conch.
About The Temple
In form, the temple resembles the Lingaraja temple, but includes vaishnavite (Lord Vishnu related) sculptures. The temple has longitudinal bands of miniature shikharas (shrines), exactly like those in Lingaraja temple. The sculpture in the exterior walls varies in character in each temple in Bhubaneswar. Most of the sculptures in the temple walls are overly ornamented and lack originality.
Legend and Stories
It appears that the original image of Vishnu was worshipped on the spot where the great temple of Anantha Vasudev was built in the 13th century A.D. Thus in the 13th century, Queen Chandrika of Eastern Ganga dynasty was prompted to construct a new temple - the temple of Anata Vasudev in this place. There must have been an old temple where this Vishnu image was installed. The Marathas were responsible for renovating the Vishnu temple at Bhubaneswar in the late 17th Century.
Festivals
The most important festival celebrated in the Anantha Vasudev temple is Krishna Janmaasthami. This auspicious day is the birthday of Lord Krishna and thousands of devotees flock the temple on this day. Lord Krishna is offered with tons of butter, milk and curd on this day by all the devotees. The temple allows the entry of Hindus and is open throughout the year.
How to reach
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport.
Railways
Bhubaneswar Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
Road
Bhubaneswar is well connected to all other major Indian cities by road.
Temple Address
Anantha Vasudev Temple,
Bhubaneswar,
Orissa.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For success in all endeavors
Shlokas
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Timings
The temple is open from 6.30 AM to 7.00 PM.