| Also known
'Soma Tirtha' in scriptures, the archaeological
site dates back to the 9th/10th century
AD, pertaining to the reign of Somavanshi
keshari kings. The Hypethral temple which
is one of the four remaining rare monuments
of 64 Yogini shrines provides a glimpse
into the religious sand occult practices
from the medieval times that are still alive
in Orissa's tribal traditions and folklore.
The temple houses sandstone images of the
three-faced Shiva embracing Parvati, standing
at the canter of the temple encircled by
64 images of the Yogini goddesses in various
positions. |