Temple
Lingaraja Temple
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one of the ancient as well as one of the most important shiv temple in Bhubaneswar As well as Odisha
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state
Ancient Hindu temple compound featuring carved stone towers, courtyards & numerous shrines.
The temple was built by King Jajati Keshari in 7 century A.D. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The sanctum of the temple has some of the most intricately designed stone vaults you will ever see. The Shiva Lingam inside the temple is 8 inches tall and 8 feet wide. The presence of images of Lord Vishnu in the temple offers a strong semblance of the Jagannath Sect of Hinduism. Every day, the temple offers twenty prayer services to its deities! The biggest celebration of the temple is Shivaratri when as many as 28,000 devotees visit to offer their prayers.
The temple was built by King Jajati Keshari in 7 century A.D. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The sanctum of the temple has some of the most intricately designed stone vaults you will ever see. The Shiva Lingam inside the temple is 8 inches tall and 8 feet wide. The presence of imag…
Location
Lingaraj Temple Road
Bhubaneswar, OR