Lokanatha Temple
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Deity: Lokanatha (Shiva) - लोकनाथ Place: Puri Odisha
Lokanatha Temple. Dedicated to Lokanatha (Shiva). Located in Puri.
- Primary Deity
- Lokanatha (Shiva) / लोकनाथ
- Address
- Puri, Sadar, Puri, Odisha, 752001, India
History
Lokanatha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Puri, Odisha, India, dedicated to the god Shiva. According to local legend, the linga, which serves as the central icon of the temple, was established by the god Rama. A unique feature of this temple is that the linga remains submerged under water throughout the year. This phenomenon is believed to substantiate the legend that the Ganges river flows through the top of the linga as a continuous stream.
Spiritual Significance
The linga is believed to be constantly bathed by a stream of the Ganges river, which flows through its top.
- Nearest City: Puri
Unique Rituals
- The linga is kept under water at all times.
Associated Legends
- The linga was established by the god Rama.
- The Ganges river flows through the top of the linga as a stream.