Top 5 Must Visit Temples of Bhubaneshwar

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Bhubaneshwar is one of the Odisha's top tourist places. It is the capital city of Odisha and is renowned as the ‘city of temples’. This city is home to over 700 temples and the most of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The majority of the temples in Bhubaneshwar have a unique architectural design that is a sub-style of the famous Nagara style. It is a combination of Rekha and Pidha. The temples in Bhubaneswar are astounding and are heavily sculptured.

How To Reach:

Many people from various parts of the world visit Bhubaneshwar to explore the beauty of old temples and to take blessings of Lord Shiva. Bhubaneshwar is conveniently located and is well-connected to the rest of India through its wide network of rail, road, and airways. Various airlines offer services from all the major cities of the country. In the aviation sector, Bangalore to Bhubaneswar flight tickets remains always in demand.

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Famous Temples In Bhubaneswar:

As there are many temples in Bhubaneswar, here is the list of some must-visit temples in the ‘city of temples’:

• Lingraj Temple: Built in 11th Century AD, this splendid temple represents the peak of the evolution of temple architecture in the state of Odisha. This temple has 180 feet tall spire. In Lingraj temple, there are over 64 smaller shrines in the s temple complex. It should be noted that only Hindus are allowed to enter in this temple complex. Non-Hindus can look inside this beautiful temple complex from a distance from the viewing platform.
  
  
• Mukteshwar Temple: The marvelous Mukteshwar temple was built in the10th Century AD. It is 34 feet tall and is one of the most compact and smallest temples in Bhubaneshwar. This temple is famous for its beautiful stone archway, and ceiling. Various carved images are there in the temple architecture. Mukteshwar means ‘Lord who gives freedom through yoga’ and there are many ascetics in mediation poses on the temple.
  
  
• Brahmeshwar Temple: Located on the east side of the Lingraj temple, this temple was built in the 11th Century AD. This temple is approximately 60 feet tall and iron beams were used in its construction for the very first time. In this temple, musicians and dancers appear prolifically on the walls. Its porch has a carved ceiling, and there are numerous lion head motifs on the temple walls. The exterior of this temple is adorned with the figures of religious scenes, gods and goddesses, and animals and birds.
  

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• Rajarani Temple: This magnificent temple was built in the 10th Century AD. This temple is unique and has no deity associated with Rajarani. Rajarani temple derived its name from the variety of sandstone used to build it. The carvings are ornate, with plentiful erotic sculptures. Also, it features the carved clusters of smaller spires on its spire.
  
  
• Yogini Temple: This is a 9-10th Century AD temple. It is one of only four yogini temples in the country dedicated to the cult of tantra. This temple is shrouded in mystery. The temple has 64 yogini goddess figures carved from stone on its inside walls. This temple does not have a roof.
  

Plan your trip to Bhubaneshwar to explore these beautiful temples and to take the blessings of the divine.