Date: 28th Sep 2017
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: None.
Timing: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Non Hindus not allowed.
Distance: 1440 Kms one way.
Parking: Available.
Food: Small snacks available.
Photography: Not Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Yameshwara Temple, Bakresvara Temple.
Lingaraj Temple is the oldest, grandest and biggest temple in bhubaneshwar. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. Photography is strictly prohibited and the high walls prevent clicking any good pictures of the temple. The temple is located close to bindhu sagar lake in old town. The temple is believed to be built during the rule of Yayati Kesari, Ananta kesari and Lalatendu kesari in 7th century AD. The temple consist of Deul, Jagamohana, nata mandira and bhoga mandira. The later two were added during ganga dynasty rule.
Legend has it that lord shiva said to Parvathi that he prefers ekamra thirtha over benaras. Parvathi visits the place like a cowherd women. She kills two demons who wishes to marry her. Lord shiva created bindhu sagar to quench her thirst and took abode as lingaraj here.
The complex houses 50+ other smaller shrines. The deity is carried to rameshwar temple during the ratha yatra every year.
The linga in the temple is formed naturally called swayambhu linga. Some vaishnavaite features are added to the temple during the ganga dynasty.
The temple is a fine example of kalinga architecture. The majestic temple is a must visit temple in bhubaneshwar.
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: None.
Timing: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Non Hindus not allowed.
Distance: 1440 Kms one way.
Parking: Available.
Food: Small snacks available.
Photography: Not Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Yameshwara Temple, Bakresvara Temple.
Lingaraj Temple is the oldest, grandest and biggest temple in bhubaneshwar. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. Photography is strictly prohibited and the high walls prevent clicking any good pictures of the temple. The temple is located close to bindhu sagar lake in old town. The temple is believed to be built during the rule of Yayati Kesari, Ananta kesari and Lalatendu kesari in 7th century AD. The temple consist of Deul, Jagamohana, nata mandira and bhoga mandira. The later two were added during ganga dynasty rule.
Legend has it that lord shiva said to Parvathi that he prefers ekamra thirtha over benaras. Parvathi visits the place like a cowherd women. She kills two demons who wishes to marry her. Lord shiva created bindhu sagar to quench her thirst and took abode as lingaraj here.
The complex houses 50+ other smaller shrines. The deity is carried to rameshwar temple during the ratha yatra every year.
The linga in the temple is formed naturally called swayambhu linga. Some vaishnavaite features are added to the temple during the ganga dynasty.
The temple is a fine example of kalinga architecture. The majestic temple is a must visit temple in bhubaneshwar.
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