Bhubaneswar · Odisha
Suka Temple
A disused temple near the Bindusagar tank in Bhubaneswar, from the mature phase of Odisha’s temple building.
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Odisha · Temple listing
Papanasini Siva Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Papanasini Siva Temple stands in the Papanasini precinct at Badheibanka Chowk in the Old Town of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Built of laterite in the pidha deul form typical of Odisha, it faces south and is dated to the 11th century from its architectural features. The temple is no longer in worship and its sanctum is empty. It is one of a group of old shrines in the precinct: the Banesvara Siva temple stands to its east and the Maitresvara temple to its south.
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02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Papanasini Siva Temple
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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Information you can trace
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12