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Bhubaneswar, Odisha · 20.2535°, 85.8359°
A ninth-century Shiva shrine about two kilometres from the Lingaraj temple, known locally as the Mausi Maa or aunt's temple of Lingaraj. During the Ashokashtami festival Lingaraj is drawn here on the Rukuna Rath chariot and stays four days.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
It is said that on returning from Lanka, Sita asked Rama to worship Shiva at this spot, and Rama set up a linga for the purpose.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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