Heritage- Asta Shambhu Temple, Bhubaneshwar
There are eight Shiva Temples, known as Asta Shambhu located in the premises on Uttareswara Temple on the northern bank of Bindu Sagar Lake. They were built in Pancharatha style during 6th century AD. According to Purana, Lord Shiva and Parvati spent 15 years in Ekamra Kshetra during their sojourn. Parvati expressed her desire to indulge in ratikrida with Shiva- eternal pleasure and bliss having a spritual association. He agreed to the proposal and emanated himself in eight forms, together known as Asta Shambhu.
Heritage- Asta Shambhu Temple, Bhubaneshwar
There are eight Shiva Temples, known as Asta Shambhu located in the premises on Uttareswara Temple on the northern bank of Bindu Sagar Lake. They were built in Pancharatha style during 6th century AD. According to Purana, Lord Shiva and Parvati spent 15 years in Ekamra Kshetra during their sojourn. Parvati expressed her desire to indulge in ratikrida with Shiva- eternal pleasure and bliss having a spritual association. He agreed to the proposal and emanated himself in eight forms, together known as Asta Shambhu.