Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha and second largest city of India . It is located in the khordha district. The region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as chakra Khetra. Bhubaneswar is dubbed the “temple city ” of India because of many temples which are standing there. It is home to over 500 temples ! The city has rich cultural heritage and is believed to have temples that date back to the 6th and 11th centuries. There’s special places in Bhubaneswar that will help you to understand the culture better.
So let’s come to explore Bhubaneswar attractive Temples, where every corner holds a story, and every temple whispers ancient secret’s and every moment is a invitation to connects you to a spiritual journey. Your adventure in the temple city awaits, filled with new experiences and unforgettable moments .
1.Lingaraj Temple
Lingaraj temple is the most famous and largest temple in Bhubaneswar, this temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, build in 11th century. The central tower of the temple is 180ft (55m) tall. It is beloved to have been built by the somvanshi king Yayati it is constructed in the Kalinga and Odia tradition. Lingaraj temple was originally constructed out of red sandstone.
- Entry Fees: Free Entry
- Famous Pooja: Shivaratri, Rudrabhisheka, Shiv Vivah
- Best Season to Visit: October to March
2. Raja Rani temple
Rajarani temple is an 11th century, Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha India. It is locally known as a “love temple” because of the carving of women and men and men and couples in the temple, believed to be devoted to lord Shiva, the shrine is called raja Rani because of the fact that it is made of yellow and red sandstone.
Entry Fees: Indians – Rs 15, Foreigners: INR 200, Children (below 15 years): No entry
Timing: 6:30Am-7:00pm
3.Ram Mandir Bhubaneswar
Ram mandir is a Hindu temple, located in Bhubaneswar, near Karabella Nagar, janpath, odisha. Ram mandir is one of the most famous temples of the ‘Temple city of India’ Bhubaneswar. It houses beautiful images of lord ram, his consort Goddess Sita and his brother Lord Lakhshman. Devotes can enter the shri ram mandir for darshan from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. And entry for special Artis such as Mangala Aarti at 4 AM Shingara Aarti at 6:15AM, and Sayan Aarti at 10 PM.
- Timing: 6:00am to 9:30pm
- Entry Fee: No entry fee
4. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
Ananta Vasudeva temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu It is the only Vaishnavite temple in Bhubaneswar, situated in the banks of Bindu Sarovar in Bhubaneswar .The temple was built by Queen Chandrika Devi,daughter of Ananga Bhima in the 13th century during the reign of king bhanudev.The idols were built by using black granite stone, The structure of the similar to that of the Lingaraj temple. temple opening at 6:30AM early in the morning and closing at 7.00pm.
- Timing: 6:30am to 8:00pm
- Best Time to Visit: January to March
5. Vaital Deula Temple
Vaital deula temple of the typical khakara style of the Kalinga architecture dedicated to Goddess chamunda located in Bhubaneswar, and from of Goddess Durga. The temple built in the 8th century, temple opening time is Monday to Sunday Morning 8am to Evening 6pm. Best Time to visit. The nearest Bus stop is master canteen, which is located around 4km from Vaital Temple and 8 km from Baramunda, and the nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, which is located around 4km distance from Vital temple.
- Temple Timings:7am to 8pm-Everyday
- Best time to visit: October to March
- Near places to Visit: Tribal Museum,Dhauli shanti stupa,Delta square
Bhubaneswar is not only place but also region’s rich cultural and historical heritage, making them a must see for spiritual seekers, history enthusiasts and architecture lovers, these 5 Temples are just an introduction of Temple of city Bhubaneswar, in next content we come to know some other places in Bhubaneswar, which gives you more information about Bhubaneswar.
