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Samaleswari Temple
ସମଲେଶ୍ୱରୀ ମନ୍ଦିର
Sambalpur, Odisha
Chouhan dynasty (16th century CE)KalingaHindu (Shakta)state-protectedAI Compiled
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About
Samaleswari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Samaleswari, the presiding deity of Sambalpur and the entire western Odisha region. The goddess is deeply revered in the region and is considered a manifestation of Shakti.
The temple is built in a unique style combining Kalinga architecture with local elements, constructed by the Chouhan kings in the 16th century. It sits majestically on the banks of the Mahanadi River.