Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur, Odisha receives significant lighting upgrade

Samaleswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Sambalpur, Odisha, India, dedicated to the goddess known as Maa “Samaleswari’, and holds a profound religious significance across the Odisha and Chhattisgarh regions.

The landscape and lighting surrounding the temple required a significant upgrade, with leading architectural lighting manufacturer K-LITE being appointed by Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation limited (OBCC) to supply heritage lighting fixtures and poles as per the design Intent through the nominated contractor.

Samaleswari Temple was built in the middle of the 16th century, before being rebuilt by the 7th independent king of Sambalpur, who reigned during 1657 to 1665 AD. Today, this is one of the most popular temples in Odisha, which celebrates various festivals throughout the year. This region has a rich cultural heritage, and the mother goddess Samaleswari has been worshipped on the bank of the river Mahanadi for centuries.

The stunning landscape design was completed by Landscape Architect Mr. Akshya Behuria, who specified lighting products from K-LITE and worked closely alongside the team and the Nominated Contractor to meet the project brief. The design brief aimed to utilise heritage poles and lighting to enhance the architectural features of the temple and create a welcoming entrance to the space along the surrounding pathways.

A variety of K-LITE luminaires & Poles were installed, including Furrow Bishop pole, Corvus Hybrid Bollard, and Neon Flex luminaires. Persil Mini Charisma architectural lighting poles with imperial Mini fixtures enhanced the appearance of surroundings and provided a unique lighting identity, while Dynasty Post Top Luminaires are a modern heritage fixture which are aesthetically pleasing with a durable design. The Sudo open pathfinder is a sleek and aesthetic fixture designed to provide uniform illumination, providing guidance and security around the temple. K-LITE luminaires ensure sustainable LED technology which offers optimal light output and low power consumption.

The landscape and lighting renovation at Samaleswari Temple is an important project to the region of Odisha, marking the cultural and religious importance of the building. The heritage design of the lighting poles provided by K-LITE meets the cultural aesthetic and is sympathetic to the existing architecture and history while bringing in modern technology and sustainable solutions to benefit the client.

Client – Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation Limited.
Contractor – URC Construction, Chennai.
Architect – Akshya Behuria.
Lighting solutions – K-LITE.
Photography – courtesy of K-LITE.