Markandeswar Temple

This temple is located in Puri and is believed to be the place where sage Markandeya meditated on Lord Shiva. A Shiva temple was constructed on the spot where the sage meditated. Markandeswar Temple is one of the pancha tirthas of Puri and can be reached from Markandeswar Chowk on the side of Markandeswar tank, which lies to the north of the renowned Jagannath temple of Puri.

Markandeswar Temple

Kedar Gauri Temple

Among the eight astasambu temples in Bhubaneswar, the Kedar Gauri Temple is a complex comprising two temples: one dedicated to Lord Shiva and another to Goddess Parvati. Legend has it that king Lalatendu Kesari built these two temples to honour two lovers, Kedar and Gauri. Another lore says that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati came here from Varanasi to get some quiet and peace.

Kedar Gauri Temple

Ram Mandir

Situated in the heart of the city, it is one of the major pilgrimage places in Bhubaneswar. The Ram Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama and houses idols of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshmana and Goddess Sita. One can also find shrines devoted to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman etc. The temple is characterised by its large spires that can be seen from far away. While visiting here, one should take out time to attend the morning and evening arti (a holy fire ritual) that is quite popular.

Ram Mandir

Brahmeswara Temple

Believed to have been constructed sometime between the 9th and 11th centuries, the Brahmeswara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It stands in a courtyard flanked by four smaller temples. According to an inscription carried to Calcutta from Bhubaneswar, the temple was built in 1058 AD by Kolavati Devi, the mother of king Udyotakesari, a Somavansi ruler. The architecture of the temple reflects the traditional Kalinga style and it has been classified as a panchatanaya temple (in which four subsidiary shrines surround the four corners of the main shrine).

Brahmeswara Temple

Iskcon Temple

The ISKCON Temple of Bhubaneswar is one of the most frequented temples in the city that houses idols of Lord Krishna, Lord Balaram, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath. It is focused on preserving and propagating the teachings of Lord Krishna and was established in 1991 by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Many believe that it is the abode of Lord Jagannath himself and many locals, as well as foreigners, flock to it throughout the year.

Iskcon Temple

Parasurameswara Temple

Constructed around 650 AD, the Parasurameswara Temple is considered to be one of the oldest surviving temples in Odisha. It is a great example of Odia temple architecture, having the characteristic deul (tower) and jagmohana (porch-like-hall). Though small in size, it is beautifully decorated with exquisite carvings and sculptures and enclosed within a compound wall. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One can also find bas reliefs of elephant processions and a Buddhist stupa carved here.

Parasurameswara Temple