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Things to do in Odisha, India: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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1. Harishankar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Sats_R81 - Mumbai, India
This is a very beautiful temple in the Gandhamardan Parvat in western Odisha. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated beside a spring originating in the same mountain. The best part is the journey to the place, the road is lined with trees often forming a canopy. There's also a deer park near by. For distant travelers there is also a provision for stay at the Odisha Panthanivas maintained Odisha Govt.
2. Sri Jagannath Temple
3. Kichakeswari Temple
4. Konark Sun Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,174 reviews
The 13th century temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, is a monumental Hindu structure dedicated to the sun God or Surya.
Reviewed By debashis77_12 - Dehradun, India
The Konark Sun Temple or the Black Pagoda as it is known, is the temple of sun god in the form of a chariot with horses pulling it.Now most part of the temple has been closed by ASI for safety and maintenance.So now the tourist may not have access to see the place where the first ray of sun drop in the morning, which I used to see in my childhood. If you stay in Konark or nearby area you can also see its beauty in night also.Please do carry an umbrella or hat and water bottle as you have to walk in open sun throughout your visit to konark.
5. Lingaraja Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
The city's most famous landmark.
Reviewed By guiltfreeexpressions - Mumbai, India
Fell in love rather rose in love upon reaching and experiencing Bhubhaneshwar,-Odisha, its architecture, religious psyche, the people.No less was my experience at this Iconic Lingaraj Temple.Being a ritualistic worshipper myself of almost all the traditions including the Vaishnavite and Shaivite tradition, am well versed the sacred hyms and articles of worship to be offered to the respective dieties.This was the only Temple from over ten thousand temples I have visited throughout India,Which not only allowed but celebrated the Worship of these 2 cosmic wielders of forces of Nature,I.e: sattva and tamoguna with their respective articles of significance -Tulsi leaves to Lord Narayana,and Bilva Leaves for Lord Shiva with their respective hyms.thiroughly enjoyed the ritual and time spent at the sanctum sanctorum thoroughly.Here also bought aswellas donated a Flag that would be hoisted atop of the Temple.Great Temple,Loved it thoroughly.
6. Jagannath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,771 reviews
Reviewed By 2105bimal - Chandigarh, India
Nothing can describe the ultimate pilgrimage of Hindu religion. The seat of Lord Jagannath, literally the king of the world. From the vast temple complex, to the intricate carvings on the walls of the structure,to the flag which always flies in the opposite direction of the wind to the sanctum sanctorum where only the privileged see the Lord and his siblings is a very humbling experience. The kitchen is huge and cooking is done for approximately 50000 people daily by an army of cooks in only earthen vessels on a wood fire and water drawn from wells within the complex. This temple along with Konark should be on top of the bucket list when visiting Odisha, India.
7. Cuttack Chandi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By durga91 - Bengaluru, India
Visited cuttack chandi temple for my daughter's mundan ceremony. Not much crowded and gives me a serene feeling whenever I have entered temple premises. All sorts of puja and feast are done here and people are really helpful. If you visit this temple, dont miss out on the sweet Prasad.
8. Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By sameerpradhan19 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
It is a big temple located in sahid nagar, Janpath. It is the temple of Lord rama. Must visit this place.
9. Chausathi Jogini Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By debashis77_12 - Dehradun, India
I have seen chausathi (64) yogini temple one at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh and this is another one. But astonishingly the structure of both these temples are quite similar. This temple is in Hirapur village some 20 kms from Bhubaneswar towards Puri. But if you go by Tankapani Road through Sai Temple, after crossing the daya river bridge this village is there. The temple is also in outskirt of the village.It is not a favorite place for tourists, so you can admire its beauty peacefully. Only one goddess is worshiped here, though there are 63 remaining there. Indeed a small but beautiful place.
10. Vaishno Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By ashishnayak13 - Bhubaneswar, India
It's a lovely temple of Vaishno Devi in the middle of the mountain. You need to climb approximately 500 stairs to reach there. Seaters are available in between this journey so that anyone can rest if needed. From temple you get a beautiful scenic view of half of Rourkela (as other half remains on the other side of the mountain). You can have a lovely time sitting there with your loved ones. Also you can get all the things need for the worship in the temple premises only.
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