Mukteshwar Temple

The west-facing Mukteshwar (also spelt Mukteswara, Mukeshvara, Mukteswar) Temple dedicated to Shiva is the most exquisitely ornamented temple to be found in Bhubaneswar. The temple stands within a waist-high walled compound. There are a number of smaller towered shrines around the temple, with a rectangular tank immediately to the east, and the towering Siddheshwar Temple to the north-west. The heavily carved torana (gateway) with thick pillars is the most important feature of the temple.