Sashisena Temple is a highly revered shrine situated at
Sonpur, in
Orissa. The temple was built by Biramitra Singhdeo to commemorate the eternal love between Sashisena, the princess of Amaravati and Ahimanikya the son of the minister of that kingdom. The temple is also known as the temple of Gayanadei Maluani, having no opening at all. Sashisena Temple now stands in memory of the Tantric practices that once flourished at Sonpur.
Balangir Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
