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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Nagesvara Temple<br />
| image =<br />
| map_type = India Orissa<br />
| map_caption = Location in Orissa<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|20|14|47|N|85|51|24|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Orissa, India|Orissa]]<br />
| district = <br />
| locale = [[Bhubaneswar]]<br />
| elevation_m = 8<br />
| deity = lord [[Shiva]]<br />
| festivals= <br />
| architecture = Kalingan Style ([[Kalinga Architecture]])<br />
}}<br />
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[[File:Nageswar-2.jpg|thumb|Inner Doorway]]<br />
[[File:Nageswar-3.jpg|thumb|Side view]]<br />
'''Nagesvara Temple''' is an abandoned [[Hindu]] temple located in the village of [[Bhubaneswar]],[[Odisha]],[[India]]. It is situated on the<br />
western right bank of the Lingaraja West Canal at a distance of {{convert|10.35|m|ft}} west of [[Subarnesvara Siva Temple]], located across the canal.<br />
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==Description==<br />
Nagesvara Temple is located in the midst of a residential/agricultural area within the village of Bhubaneswar. It stands facing east on a platform that is {{convert|5.6|m|ft}} wide by {{convert|5.0|m|ft}} deep by {{convert|0.4|m|ft}} high. The temple itself rises to a height of {{convert|8.15|m|ft}}.<br />
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The [[garbhagriha|garbha griha]]{{which lang|date=June 2019}} of the temple is empty. Nevertheless, the sculptural embellishments on the outer wall of the temple suggest that the temple was originally dedicated to lord [[Shiva|Siva]].<br />
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The temple incorporates numerous niches for statuary, although the statuary itself is no longer extant. The exterior of the temple is made from [[ochre|ochrous]] [[sandstone]] (resembling the material of the [[Chaudayyadanapura#The Mukteshvara Temple|Mukteshvara Temple]]) that is ornately carved in the style of the [[Kalinga (historical kingdom)|Kalinga Kingdom]].<br />
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==History==<br />
Local residents believe the temple was built by the Kesharis.<br />
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==Preservation status==<br />
The temple today is in generally good condition, except for some painted surfaces that have deteriorated. The exterior shows signs of vegetation overgrowth.<br />
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The temple was restored and renovated by the Orissa State Archaeology department, during which work the stones were marked in white paints, which largely distort and deface the architectural edifice.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of temples in Bhubaneswar]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
* {{cite book<br />
|title=Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar<br />
|first=Sadasiba|last=Pradhan<br />
|year=2009|isbn=978-81-7375-164-6<br />
}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232148/http://www.ignca.nic.in/asp/showbig.asp?projid=orkhr1290001 Photos of the temple]<br />
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{{Temples in Bhubaneswar}}<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Bhubaneswar]]</div>->Gardenkur