• Shiva

Vishweshwar Temple

Vishweshwar Temple is situated at Soranda in Baragarh District, Orissa. It is an ancient temple that dates back to the period of Chauhan rule. Though of small height, this temple is of great artistic beauty with its picturesque background. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The significance of this famous shrine is that it is one of the Ashta Shambhu (eight Shiva) temples in the Baragarh and Sambalpur districts. Vishweshwar Temple can be approached from Baragarh and Sambalpur.

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.

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