Lingaraja Temple
Bhubaneswar, India
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- Height
- 180′
- Type
- Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, India
Visitor information
- Address: Lingaraj Temple Rd, Lingaraj Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002, India
- Official website: https://odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en/discover/attractions/temples-monuments/lingaraja-temple.html
People also ask
What is special about the Lingaraj Temple?
It is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Odisha. This temple is dedicated to not one but two primary deities, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Thus, symbolizing the coming together of Shaivism and Vaishnavism, two prominent sects of Hinduism. Welcome to the Lingaraj Temple, an awe-inspiring monument.
Who built Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar?
Built by King Jajati Keshari of Soma Vansh, the main tower of this temple measures 180-foot in height and is the tallest temple in Bhubaneswar and is surpassed only by the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Which temple is older, Jagannath or Lingaraj?
Although Odisha was primarily a Shaiva area before the 12th century, by the time the Lingaraja temple was completely constructed, the Jagannath (known then as Purushottam) sect had been growing in the region, and was "raised to the status of an Imperial cult" by the construction of the Jagannath Temple at Puri by ...
Can we wear jeans in Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar?
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.