The Sidheshwar Temple is situated on a hillock in Naraj, which is on the banks of the Mahanadi River. It lies at a distance of 17 km from Cuttack City and is 25 km from Bhubaneswar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped as the main deity. Siddheshwar temple is one of the historic temples of Odisha.
The construction of this temple has a relation to some legendary tales. It is said by the local people that a Linga was installed by Arjuna worshipping him or seeking his success. Close to the temple, there exists a small cave where the Pandavas are believed to have stayed during their exile. A few steps away from the temple of Shiva; there is a Yajna Kund, and a bow of Arjuna is fixed inside a stone.
This temple has a very popular festival called Mahashivratri. All over Odisha, devotees make their way to this place to pay homage to Lord Siddheshwar Mahadev throughout the year. In the month of Shravana, many Kavadias visit this place to pour water on this Shiva Linga.
Temples and places included in excursions will be done at the top of the hill, you get beautiful views of Naraj and Munduli barrages and also a peaceful stretch of the river in which this spot is located. Views of the rise and set of the sun from the Sidheshwar temple are the best. Sidheshwar Mandir is among the renowned temples and places of tourist attraction in Cuttack.
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Opening Timne
Sidheshwar Temple’s open timings are at every morning from 06:00 am to Evening 7:00 pm
Best Time to visit
The Best time to visit Sidheshwar Temple is at all times of the year
Closest Bus Stop
The closest Bus stop is Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal, which is located around 16 Km distance from Siddheshwar Temple
Closest Railway Station
The closest Railway Station is Cuttack, which is located around 19 Km distance from Siddheshwar temple
Closest Airport
The closest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, which is located around 32 Km distance from Siddheshwar temple
