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Lingaraja Temple
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Lingaraja Temple dominates the Bhubaneswar skyline with its soaring deul (sanctum tower) and intricate carvings. As the city's most sacred Shiva temple, it draws thousands of devotees daily. Visitors can circumambulate the vast complex, admiring the main shrine, smaller temples, and the Bindusagar tank. Non-Hindus cannot enter the inner sanctum but can view from a nearby platform. The temple's Kalinga style, with its pyramid-like spire and sculpted panels, represents the pinnacle of Odishan architecture.
Don't miss
- View the 55-meter-high deul, covered with elaborate carvings of deities and mythical creatures
- Walk around the Bindusagar tank, a large sacred pond believed to have healing properties
- Observe the daily rituals and offerings made by priests and devotees in the temple courtyard
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