Lingaraj Temple

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Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar

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Lingaraj Temple is one of the greatest popular temples in Orissa. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, also known as Lingaraj. Decorated with lovely sculptures imprinted hooked on pointers. Lingaraja Temple is about 54.8 meters tall and structures a vast sculpture of Shiva finished of granite. The idol is eight feet in diameter and is located on a platform almost eight inches overhead the ground. God bathes in water, milk, and vans (marijuana) every day.

Lingaraj Temple Built By

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Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar is supposed to date back to the late 11th century. But some trust that shares of the temple has remained there meanwhile the 6th century. It is said that the temple was built by King Somavansi's Jajatikeshari. However, there is no historical record to validate the right. The high walls of Lingaraj Temple, complete of red sandstone, appearance like a fortress when viewed from the outside.
( Prime minister Narendra Modi in Lingaraj Temple )
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Lingaraj Temple Architecture

On the east side of the temple is an isolated arrival usually known as the "Simhadwara" or "Lion's Gate". Lingaraja, one of the eldest temples in Bhubaneswar, has 150 small memorials in a vast courtyard. Lingaraj Temple is basically a calm of four parts. The main temples, "Yajinashala", "Bogamandaup", and "Nathiyashala". Lengthways with Shiva, he similarly sanctifies Vishnu in the form of idol calligrams. The chief door of the temple has Trishul of Shiva on one side and Chakra of Vishnu on the other.

Lingaraj Temple Timing

Opening time - 6am-9pm
Closing time - 12:30pm-3:30pm

Entry Fee

No entry fee for ligaraj temple




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