Temple of Narasingha
Temple of Narasingha
The temple contains 61 inscriptions, the earliest being of 1Il3 AD. In its decor’ative format, the temple displays the ten avatars of Vishnu, seated Dikpalas, Vidalas, Vertical creeper bands etc. Long before the present J agannath Temple was constructed Purusottam - Jagannath was believed to be worshipped here. The Temple of Vimala : Goddess Vimala is the presiding deity of Purusottam Kshetra. She is Bhairavi.
The temple is situated at the south-west corner. In its decorative programme, it has eight seated Dikpals and their consorts. Mahisamardini, Narasinha, Vishnu Buddha and royal persons etc. appear in the central niche. On the west there is a beautiful image of Chamunda as Parsvadevata, Four armed Vimala is flanked by, two female attendants. She holds Akshyamala, Nagapash, Kalas and displays Varada pose. When the food offered to Jagannath is reoffered to Vimala, it becomes Mahaprasad.
