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Rameshwar Temple
- Bhubaneswar,Odisha
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Mausi Maa also known as Rameshwar is a very old temple in Bhubaneswar. The deity in this temple is considered to the be the aunt and known as the Mausi Maa temple of Lingaraj Temple. It is located 2km from the Lingaraj shrine. Architectural features: The temple is decorated with architectural motifs like pidhamundi, khakharamundis and angasikharas and vajramundis. Sculptures like udyotasimha, gajakranta, beki-bhairava are found on the gandi. Plan of the temple: The vimana is pancharatha on plan and Panchanga bada in elevation. Rekha vimana of mature phase of temple architecture can be found with the addition of jagamohana in the latter period. Ashlar dry masonry and Sand stone has been used for building the temple.
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.