Bhubaneshwar, which is also known as the temple city of India, boasts of over 2000 temples thereby offering a large variety of temples that are visited by a plethora of tourists everyday. From intricate carvings to grand exteriors, each temple has its own unique identity. Here are a few temples that you should definitely not miss out on when you visit Bhubaneshwar:
• Lingaraj Temple
The Lingaraj Temple is an old shrine located in the city of Bhuwaneshwar and is the biggest sanctuary present in the city. Committed to Lord Shiva as the name proposes, the sanctuary was made at some point in the seventh century by the King Jajati Keshari. The structure of the sanctuary is an incredible case of Orissa style of engineering and has complicatedly planned stone vaults covering the principle sanctum of the sanctuary. The Lingraj Temple houses a Shivalingam that ascents to a height of 8 feet. A little sanctuary committed to Goddess Bhagawati sanctuary is situated in the northwest corner of the yard too.
In spite of the fact that the sanctuary is predominantly committed to Lord Shiva, pictures of Lord Vishnu are likewise present here and can be credited to the ascent of the god's conspicuousness in the Jagannath Sect. Ruler Harihara who is the sign of Shiva and Vishnu in a similar god, additionally shows up here. Throughout the day, an aggregate of 22 love administrations are offered to the divinities here. Once consistently, the picture of Lingaraja is taken to the Jalmandir in the focal point of Bindu Sagar Lake. The sanctuary has more than 6,000 guests in a day with Shivratri being a noteworthy day of festivities when this number surges to more than 200,000 guests. If you are planning to visit this temple, you can stay at one of the hotels in Bhubaneshwar near the railway station.
• Parasurameswara Temple
Developed in 650 A.D. this sanctuary is a one of a kind example of Oriyan style of engineering. The most unique element of this sanctuary is the nearness of one thousand lingas in the northwest corner of the complex.
Other than this, it is embellished with delightful carvings of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The imaginative wonder with which the enumerating of the models and carvings are done mirrors the radiance of the time passed by.
• ISKON Temple
Made by the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in 1991, this sanctuary fills in as another place of worship like the Lord Jagannath sanctuary of Puri. This sanctuary is believed to have been the dwelling place Lord Jagannath himself.
Apart from these there are many more temples that you can visit in Bhubaneshwar if you have the time. Hotels in Nayapalli can be considered as good accommodation options if you plan to embark on a temple journey.
Martin Wynn
