ORISSA TOUR

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre.


Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri

The world famous temple of Lord Jagannath is stands on the seashore of Bay-of – Bengal. It is famous for its beautiful structural designs and the Lord of all Universe Lord Jagannath. It’s called Srimandir (Great Temple). The height of the main temple is 214.8 ft. from the road level. The present temple is credited to the King Anantavarman Chodaganga Dev (1073-1147 AD) of the illustrious Ganga Dynasty. Photo More about Lord Jagannath Temple

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Lord Jagannath Temple, RCM Campus, Chakadola Vihar, Bhubaneswar ( Second tallest temple) click for more
Other Temples around Srimandir Puri.

Sri Gundicha Temple, Puri
Sri Lokanath, Puri Temple (Temple of Lord Siva)
Alarnath
Sakshigopal
Ramachandi

Konark, The Sun Temple (13th Century AD by The King Narasimha Dev of Ganga Dynasty). To know more click Konark.

Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar (11th century AD)
Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneswar (11th century AD) (King-Queen Temple) having great architectural value.
Mukteswar Temple, Bhubaneswar
Brahmeswar Temple, similar to the Mukteswar Temple with more developed sculptural panels especially meant for musicians and dancers. Using of iron beams. Open for all (Non-Hindus).

Bhubaneswar Temple
Ananta Bashudev Temple, Bhubaneswar built by the Queen Chandrika Devi in1278 AD.
Kedargouri Temple, Bhubaneswar Dedicated to Lord Siva who is called Kedareswar and Goddess Gouri. It is situated within the same premises next to Mukteswar Temple. It is built by The King Lalatendu Keshari.
Mohini Temple – Situated on the southern bank of Bindusagar, The sacred tank near Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar.
Yogini Temple
Ram and Krishana Temple.
Sri Ram Temple on Janapath in Kharavel Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
Lord Krishna Temple promoted by ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) on NH- 5, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar.

Huma’s Leaning Temple – Huma is 32 KM from Sambalpur and 350 KM from Bhubaneswar is adorned with a leaning temple dedicated to Lord Bimaleswar. On the river mahanadi, it is a scenic spot of great excellence. The Kudo fishes here are believed to belong to lord Siva and they are very friendly to visitors.

Baladevjew Temple, Kendrapada - 95 KM from Bhubaneswar. (The temple of Lord Balabhadra the brother of Lord Jagannath).

Pataleswar Temple, Budhikomna, Nuapada – 115 KM from Bhawanipatna. Made entirely of brick in Trirath Style. The architectural design is highly appreciated by the art-lover and general visitors.

Samaleswari Temple, Sambalpur – Temple of Goddess Samalai situated beside the river mahanadi. 321 Km From Bhubaneswar.

Nrusinghanath Temple – It is 164 KM from Sambalpur via Baragarh. This temple is stands at the foot of the Gandhamardana Mountain whose ancient name was Parimalagiri.

According to Hiuen-Tsang, the Chinese traveler, this place was a center of Buddhist scriptural learning.
Gupteswar Temple- The temple of Lord Siva is 52 KM from Jeypore the District Head Quarter of Koraput.
Ranipur Jharial – 42 KM from Titlagarh of Bolangir district is well known for the sacred seats of Chausathi Yoginis. It is also called Soma tirtha of Lord Someswar Mahadev ( Lord Siva).

The temple is fully built of bricks and biggest of all here.
Harisankar – The temple of lord Sankar (Lord Siva) and Lord Hari (Lord Jagannath) situated on the Gandhamardan mountain in the Bolangir District.

Kapilas, Dhenkanal – Kapilas is famous for the temple of Lord Chandra Sekhar ( Lord Siva) which is situated on the top of the mountain 223 ft. high from ground.


Kantilo Nilamadhab – It is in the district of Nayagarh and around 100 KM from Bhubaneswar. Famous for the temple of Lord Nilamadhab on the bank of river Mahanadi. Here the beauty of nature is really unbelievable.
Ladubaba Temple, Saranakul – It stands at Saranakul 13 KM away from Nayagarh is famous for the temple of Lord Siva built by the King of nayagarh Ladukeswar Singh Mandhata in his own name.

Raghunathjew Temple – 15 KM from Nayagarh famous for his Gold Cobra on the top of the temple.
Bhagabati Temple – It is one of the famous Saktipitha of Orissa.

This temple of Goddess Bhagabati Situated at Banapur 105 KM from Bhubaneswar and 5 KM from the railway station of Balugaon.

Cuttack Chandi- It stands on the heart of the former capital of Orissa the historical silver city Cuttack famous for the temple of Goddess Chandi.

Dhabaleswar – The Temple of Lord Siva stands on an islet in the middle of the river mahanadi at a distance 5 KM from Cuttack city. There is a saying that to save a devotee The God had turned a black bullock in white.

Charchika, Banki – It is situated in a small town of Cuttack district famous for the temple of Goddess Charchika the another name of Goddess Maa Durga.

Bhattarika – The Temple of Goddess Bhattarika situated on the bank of river Mahanadi, to the east of Baramba Block of Athagarh sub-division of Cuttack district.

Jhankad Sarala – This is famous for the temple of Goddess Sarala 40 KM from Cuttack.

Khirichora Gopinatha – It is at Remuna 9 KM from Balasore famous for the temple of Khirichora Gopinatha (Lord Krishna) widely visited by the devotees.

Akhandalamani – It is famous for the Temple of Lord Akhandalamani (Siva) situated at Aradi 10 KM from Chandabali beach in the district of Bhadrak.

Tara Tarini – It is situated 32 KM away from Berhampur on the top of Hill. The temple of Tara Tarini reached by ascending a large number of steps. A beautiful spot for picnic and its beauty of nature is highly enjoyable in the winter.