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Nearby Attractions in Bhubaneswar

Nearby Attractions in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is one of the temple towns of Odisha and so many religious places of Hindus and Buddhists located at this place. In the old part of the city there are many excellent temples depicting the Oriya architecture and so it known as temple city. These temples are constructed between 11th century and 13th century AD and there are more than 400 small and big temples of that type here. Apart from them, there are lakes, hills, museums and zoological garden worth visiting in Bhubaneswar.

Last Updated: 01/10/2012

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  • Bindusagar Lake

    Old Town, Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :8 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 18 m

    Bindusagar Lake is one of the popular picnic spots of Bhubaneswar. It lies to the north of Lingaraja Temple and the idol of Lord Lingaraja is brought here for ritual bath every year. It is believed that whoever takes bath in this lake will have their sins washed away. The lake is 1300 feet long and ...

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  • Brahmeshwara Temple

    Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :1 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 3 m

    Brahmeshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is one of the ancient temples of Odisha. It was established in 9th century AD by Kolavati Devi, the mother of the Somavamsi King Udyotakesari. It was built with wood carvings in the shape of pyramid and was carved inside and outside and has two c...

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  • ISKCON Temple

    NH 5, Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :3 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 7 m

    The main deity of ISKCON Temple is Krishna though the shrines of other deities such as Balaram, Gaura Nithai, Subhadra and Jagannath are found here. The temple portrays the love of Krishna and Radha who are considered to be the universal symbol of love. Bhajans and poojas are offered daily at this p...

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  • Lingaraja Temple

    Lingaraj Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :12 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 19 m

    Lingaraja Temple is dedicated to Harihara, the other name given to Lord Shiva and is one of the pilgrimate centers of the place. This is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar and one of the important monuments of the place that rises to a height of about 180 feet. It represents the Kalinga architectural...

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  • Mukteswara Temple

    Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :11 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 18 m

    Mukteswara Temple is ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that was built in 10th century. The torana or the arched gateway belonging to 900 AD built by the influence of Buddhist architecture is the important aspect of this temple. The thick pillars with strings of beads, statues of smiling women, ...

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  • Parasurameswara Temple

    Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :11 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 16 m

    Parasurameswara Temple is a small but beautiful temple in Bhubaneswar that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is an ancient temple that was built in 650 AD and the figures of animals, amorous couples and floral designs are sculptured on the walls. The deities such as Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Pa...

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  • Vaital Deul Temple

    Old Town, Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :8 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 18 m

    Vaital Deul Temple is situated near Bindu Sarovar and was constructed in 8th century. The presiding deity of the temple is Chamunda, the tantric form of Goddess Durga and she is represented with red tongue sticking out with necklace of skulls around her neck. The Tantric worship that is a mix of par...

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  • Atri

    Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :47 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 55 m

    Atri is the place noted for its hot sulphur springs and the shrine of Lord Hatakeswar. The temperature of the waters of these springs remains constant at 55 degree Celsius and they are supposed to have medicinal value. There is a bathing complex here located close to the spring and the tourists enjo...

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  • Kedareswar Temple

    Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :11 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 18 m

    Kedareswar Temple is also known as Kedargauri Temple and the presiding deity is Lord Shiva. In this south facing temple, there is no linga in the yonipitha made of sandstone. There is a story behind the construction of this temple. There lived a man named Kedar and a woman named Gouri who loved each...

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  • Biju Patnaik Park

    Bhubaneswar

    Distance from Bhubaneswar :5 km;

    Time to Reach from Bhubaneswar :0h, 12 m

    Biju Patnaik Park was built in the memory of the former chief minister of Orissa Biju Patnaik. It spreads over seven acres of land and is maintained by the Berhampur Development Authority. The various attractions here are boating, charming landscapes, floating mountain and musical fountain. This pla...

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