Pancharatha Temple is a highly revered shrine at Sonpur, in Odisha. This beautiful temple, constructed in a chariot size, resembles the Sun Temple at Konark. As many as five temples are built up on a single platform here. Lord Siva, Ganesh, Kartikeya and Rishava along with Goddess Parvati are worshipped here.Most noteworthy feature of the temple is that the idol of Lord Ganesh faces east; generally in all Shiva temples the idol faces south. It is believed that Pancharatha Temple was built by King Birmitra Singhdeo to commemorate the death of his son Prince Somobhusan.
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How to Reach:
By Air
Raipur, Bhubaneswar, are the nearest Air-Port.
By Train
Balangir is the nearest railway station.
By Road
Connected to Bhubaneswar and Raipur . NH-57 crosses across the district.
Address
Sonepur, Odisha 767017