Bhimeshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar

Bhimeshwar Temple is popularly called Bibhisaneswar. The work of this temple attracts the attention of the visitors. Legends have it that Rama, after having slain Ravana, came here to offer his obeisance to the Sivalingas. Five miniature temples named after the five Pandav brothers exist here. The temple stands on the left side of the road to Puri in the close neighbourhood of the eastern gate of the Lingaraj compound. Bhimeshwar Mandir is a tourist attraction located near Bhubaneswar. Another Pandava cave associated with the name of the Pandavas is…

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Jayadev Pitha, Kenduvilwa, Kenduli, Bhubaneswar

Jayadev Pitha is located at Kenduli, originally known as Kenduvilwa, in the Prachi Valley, and is 35 km distance from Bhubaneswar on the bank of the river Kushabhadra. Kenduli was the birthplace of the great Sanskrit poet, musician, and dance composer Jayadeva. His immortal work is Geeta Govinda, which has become the main prop of Odissi dance. On the third day of the bright fortnight in the month of Baisakh, Jayadeva’s birth anniversary is celebrated every year. Jayadev Pitha is a famous tourist place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Lakshmi-Nrusimha temple…

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Sisupalgarh Fort, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Sisupalgarh fort is situated on the bank of the river Gangua and is only 3 km distance from Bhubaneswar. The main attraction of this place is the Iconic Pillars, which are very old. The place is renowned for its historical importance. The excavation works of Sishupalgarh contain ancient ruins belonging to a different civilisation. Now, there is nothing left of the place except an intricate wall, which reminds us that it was probably the capital of King Sishupal Keshari. Sisupalgarh Fort is a tourist attraction near Bhubaneswar, Odisha.  The first…

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Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Bhubaneswar

Ananta Vasudeva Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This temple is very old which is located near Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. The temple was built in the 13th century AD. Three deities Anant Vasudeva, Balaram and Subhadra are worshipped as the main deities in this temple. There are Jag Mohan, Nata Mandapa and Bhoga Mandapa within the premises of Ananta Basudeva Temple. The main temple stands on a cruciform platform having three chambers.  In appearance, this temple is similar to Lingaraj temple,…

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