Sisireswar Temple

Sisireswar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Dating to the 8th century during the early Kalinga period, it is among the oldest surviving temples in the city. Built in the Kalinga architectural style with a vimana and jagamohana, it is noted for its early sculptural work and historical importance within Bhubaneswar's temple heritage.

Visitors can expect a small, historic stone temple set in a residential area of Bhubaneswar's Old Town. The complex includes the main vimana (sanctum tower) and jagamohana (assembly hall) built in early Kalinga style with carved stonework. The sanctum houses a Shiva lingam. The surroundings are quiet compared to larger temples, allowing close viewing of architecture and sculpture, with space for prayer and circumambulation within the temple courtyard.

Sisireswar Temple is dated to the 8th century CE and represents an early phase of Kalinga temple architecture in Bhubaneswar. It is among the earliest temples in the city, showing the formative development of the rekha vimana and pidha jagamohana forms that later evolved in larger temples. Its construction is associated with the early temple-building tradition of the region.

The temple is a Hindu religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva and remains an active place of worship. It holds cultural importance as part of Bhubaneswar's heritage as the 'Temple City of India' and is revered by devotees, especially during Shivratri and other Shaivite observances.