Dolagovinda Siva Temple

Dolagovinda Shiva temple, also known as Vaidyanatha Shiva temple, is at the Rathagada Chowk, Old Town of Bhubaneswar. The presiding deity is Shiva lingam in a circular yonipitha installed inside the sanctum. This 15th-16th-century edifice is a living temple. Laxmidhara Praharaja is the chief priest. It is known as Dolagovinda Shiva on account of its proximity to the DolaMandapa across the road.

Dolagovinda Shiva Temple
ଦୋଳଗୋବିନ୍ଦ ଶିବ ମନ୍ଦିର
During ritual celebration of the springtime Dola Jatra festival
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Shiva
Festivals	Chatturdasi, Shivaratri and Kartik Purnima
Location
Location	Bhubaneswar
State	Odisha
Country	India
Location in Odisha
Geographic coordinates	20°14′35″N 85°50′04″E
Architecture
Type	Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
Completed	15th-16th century A.D.
Elevation	26 m (85 ft)

Locals ascribe the temple to the Kesharis who were otherwise known as Somavamsis. But the scheme of architecture does not conform to the Somavamsis. Rituals like Chatturdasi, Shivaratri and Kartika Purnima are performed.

References

• Book: Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan (ISBN 81-7375-164-1)