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Pilgrimage Destinations in Orissa

In Bhubaneswar :

  • Lingaraja Temple - this 11th century temple houses a 147 feet high tower dominating the landscape. The presiding deity is the Svayambhu Linga - half Shiva, half Vishnu. There are 150 shrines in the compound.

  • Mukteshwara Temple - This 10th century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famous for a well which is said to cure fertility problems.

  • Rajrani Temple - this 11th century is famous for its ornate duel, or compass, decorated with some of the most impressive Oriya temple architecture and has no presiding deity.

  • Brahmeshwara Temple - temple houses a living deity, which is indicated by the saffron pennant flying from the top of the sanctuary.

  • Ananta Vasudeva Temple - dates back to the 13th century and houses idols of Balarama standing under a seven hooded serpent, while Krishna is seen holding a mace and a conch.

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In Puri :

  • Jagannath Temple - This 65 meter high 12th century temple was built by Chodaganga. Here Jagganath (the lord of Universe) is worshiped with his elder brother Balabhadra and his younger sister Suvadra.

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In Cuttak :

  • Gurudwara Guru Nanak Dattan Sahib - Guru Nanak Devji stayed here on his way to Puri and so a Gurudwara was constructed in his memory.

In Konark :

  • Sun Temple - Sun Temple here (30 kms from Puri ) is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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