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Which god was worshipped at the Esagila temple complex in Babylon?

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Reconstructed Ishtar Gate at Babylon near Al-Hillah, Iraq, featuring blue walls decorated with rows of yellow and white animal reliefs and a central arched entrance. — Babylon A reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate at the ruins of Babylon, near modern Al-Ḥillah, Iraq.

The Esagila temple complex in the ancient city of Babylon was dedicated to the god Marduk.1

As the tutelary deity of Babylon and the national god of Babylonia, Marduk held a position of supreme importance in Mesopotamian religion. The Esagila served as a primary site for his worship, where the creation epic known as the Enuma elish was recited annually during the New Year festival. Over time, Marduk was also referred to as Bel, meaning "Lord," and was associated with the planet Jupiter.12