Pataneswari Temple

Temples, heritage and monuments

Pataneswari Temple is one of the famous temples in Balangir, Odisha. The temple of the presiding deity, Goddess Pataneswari, is located in Patnagarh, 40 km west of Balangir town. Pataneswari is worshipped not by Brahmin Pujak but by Khetriya, who belongs to the old royal family. Durga Puja and Danda Jatra are the main festivals of Devi Pataneswari Temple. It is a Tantrik Pitha and the origin of Sabaritantra in Odisha in the 9th Century AD. Previously, it was the ancient capital of the kingdom of Patna. Modern Patnagarh, surrounded by natural beauty, is famous for the Pataneswari Temple.

The Pataneswari Temple is built in the Chalukyan architectural style, and its art and structural design are highly captivating. The art and architecture here are extremely captivating. There is a Shiva Temple on the premises of Pataneswari Temple where Lord Koshaleswar Shiva is worshipped.

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