History of Godhaneswar Temple According to some research activities carried out by a notable professor, the western part of Odisha houses three Naga images in serpentine form while six Naga images have been recovered in entire Odisha. It is ascertained that Godhaneswar temple enshrines one of the stone Naga images in its premises. The temple also finds its mention as a renowned Shiva temple in the book 'Glimpses of tribal and folk culture. Festivals of Godhaneswar Temple Godhaneswar temple celebrates several festivals that are participated by people of Gariamunda, Pitamahul, Durdura, Duleswar, Tebhapadar, Sangrampur, Amsarbhata, Subalaya, Etktal and other nearby villages. Among all, kartik purnima is the famous one when devotees come in large numbers to worship the lord Godhaneswar. These festivals narrate the interesting folklore and the rich cultural tradition and conventions of the village. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |