Lingaraja Temple

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Lingaraj Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar

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Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneshwar is one of the most popular temples of Odisha. Lingaraj temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as ‘Lingaraj’ or Harihara. This magnificent temple is a testimony to Indian architecture at its most mature and fully developed state. The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, dedicated to Lord Shiva, or Tribhuvaneswar represents the perfect harmony between Odisha’s architectural style and decorative motifs. The temple is also believed to be Lord Shiva’s choice for a resort over Varanasi.

Lingaraja Temple

HistoryEdit

The donation was made by Raja Pramadi, the younger brother of the Ganga King Anantavarman Chodaganga, in the 11th century. A prominent place of Shiva worship during the early part of the 12th century.

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Visiting TimeEdit

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Green Chillyz ; Near Rly Station Infronof Congress Bhavan, Master Canteen Chhaka, Bhubaneshwar, OD 751001 ‎ ; Ph/M – 095 38 205209 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

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Safety / WarningEdit

Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers