Chintamaniswar

Chintamaniswar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, India. It is situated at the end of the Chintamaniswar road branching from Cuttack - Puri road near the Old Station Bazar. The temple faces towards west and the enshrined deity is a Siva lingam with a yonipitha. The temple dates back to 14th century A.D. According to local legend the temple was built by the Kesharis (Somavamsis). There is a temple tank located within the precinct of temple. According to local people the tank was dug by the Kesharis.
Festivals like Kartika purnima and Sravana purnima are observed here. Various religious sacraments like Sivaratri, Siva vivaha, jalasaya, rudrabhisekha, bhagabat janma, Marriage and thread ceremonies are performed here.