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Kosaleswara Temple
- Baidyanatha,Odisha
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Kosalesvara temple or Kosaleswara temple located at Baidyanatha of Subarnapur district, Orissa, India. In the balcony of the brick-built jagamohana hall of this temple a peculiar Kirtimukhahead is carved on brick. From the mouth of this kirtimukha a bunch of leaves flow down. Such arts are found carved on the Laksmanesvara temple located at Sirpur of the Chhattisgarh state, which was built on 8th century.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.