Bindu Sagar a sacred lake situated in the temple city of India Bhubaneswar has a very long centuries of history, legends, spirituality and faith.
Bindu Sagar literally defines itself as “Ocean of Drops” which is belief that water from all the holy rivers and lakes are collected in the formation of this sacred Lake as it is believed that in mythology Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati made this Lake after defeating demon Tripurasura. There are another legend that says when Goddess Parvati while in ‘Ekamra Kshetra’ (the ancient name of Bhubaneswar),felt thirsty. To quench her thirst, Shiva struck the earth with his trident, creating a spring and to make it pure water drops from all holy rivers and lakes are brought to the creation of the lake. This make this sacred lake holy and believed that if you take single dip in the water it cleanse all the sins.
Festivals & Rituals
Once a year during Chadan Yatra festivals Lord Shree Lingaraj is brought outside temple shrine and decorated in a boat that takes across its water. This festivals gives this sacred Lake a new charm and air is filled with the blessing of Lord Lingaraj with beautiful lights and diyas.
On daily basis devotees and priest performs rituals across its Ghats which elevates the spirituality of the place.
Experience at Bindu Sagar
Morning time: Early morning walks around this lake are breath taking with its divine reflection of the ancient temple in still water with beautiful chirps of the birds and slow breeze are like therapy to your soul as it feels like time has paused to experience divinity.
Cultural Vibes: The lake is surrounded by small shrines, mutts, and old temples–each with its own story waiting to be discovered.
Photography: After the beautification of the Ghats and banks of the lake the surroundings have become the photographers heaven to shot mesmerizing photoshoots and capture the divinity of the place. The reflection of sunlight from water creates a perfect scenario for the best candid and group photos with your family, friends and loved ones.
Evening time: At sunset the golden reflection over the water creates a scenic view of pure love and divinity of the place which elevates the spirituality and hypnotize a human with its glamourous landscape.
Heritage Around Bindu Sagar
Visit to Bindu Sagar is incomplete if you don’t explore the Old Town surrounding the Lake that kept the centuries old Hindu architectures of temple shrines.
Ananta Vasudeva Temple – the only temple in Bhubaneswar dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Baitala (Vaital) Deula – a tantric temple with striking Khakhara-style architecture.
Ladu Baba Temple – a small Shiva shrine with intricate carvings, often missed by tourists.
Loknath Temple – another revered Shiva shrine near the tank.
This area is like an open-air museum of Kalinga architecture—perfect for history lovers and spiritual seekers alike.
