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Sari Deul Temple
- Bhubaneswar,Odisha
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The Sari Deul temple is an ancient shrine situated in the old city of Bhubaneswar. The temple is an outstanding example of the Sapta-Ratha (the seven chariots) type of temple. The presiding deity in the temple is Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple is noted and has achieved fame for its intricate carvings. The art and architecture that is visible on the temple indicates that the temple belonged to the Ganga period. The temple has a narrow courtyard which is enclosed by a low compound-wall. Its ornamented balustrade windows on the southern side are depicted with dancers and to the north with musicians. The niche above the south window depicts a royal procession with the king seated on an elephant and surrounded by infantry, cavalry and elephants. On the basis of architectural features & sculptural embellishments, the temple can be assigned to the 13th century A.D.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Get married to a person of a girl's choice
- Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.
Moola Mantra Om Dhum Durgayai Namaha
Meaning -
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.