Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar

DESTINATION ; LINGARAJ TEMPLE

BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA 

    Lingaraj Temple is located within the city of Bhubaneswar, dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as 'Lingaraj' or 'Harihar' a combination of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu . It is also one of the oldest temple in Bhubaneswar. The temple dominates the landscape of Odisha and built by Lalatendu Keshari of Soumavansi Dynasty in 617-657 A.D.

    Besides astounding architectural beauty of the main temple, which reflects evolution of temple architecture during that time there are more than 60 other smaller Shrines within the temple complex. There are practically no stairs as it usually happens in n most of the Hindu Temple, making it convenient for Old ages devotees to visit easily.

    Lingaraj Temple depicts the rich legacy culture & traditions. The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar skills that the city continues to boast of. The colossal temple attracts thousands of devotees & pilgrims to its doorstep every year. The spiritual ecstasy offered by the temple is worth feeling for once.