One of the antique temples of
Orissa, Siddheswar Temple enshrines the
shivlinga of Lord Siddheswara, another name for
Lord Shiva. This shivlinga is believed to be the last of a chain of shivlingas installed by
Lord Brahma. Built in the riverbed of the Baitarini, this temple is associated with a number of ancient myths. The inscriptions on its walls and nearby ruins depict that this holy shrine was built during the reign of
Bhaumakara Dynasty. The temple is amidst the numerous other holy seats and shrines.
The Siddheswar Temple is around 6 km from
Jajpur. The nearest Jajpur Keonjhar Road railhead falls on the Howrah-Chennai main route.
