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High medieval · Hindu · India

Buddhanath Temple

Garedi Panchana, Khordha district, Odisha · 20.1967°, 85.9485°

ShivaSomavamshi
Sacred since
1100 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
12th c.
Somavamshi

History & significance

A 12th-century Shiva temple at Garedi Panchana in Balipatna block, some 22 km from Bhubaneswar, attributed to king Chodaganga Dev and laid out on Tantric principles. It was renovated recently with 14th Finance Commission funds.

Sthala katha — the legend

It is believed locally that a snakebite victim brought into the temple precinct will not die.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Somavamshi