Liṅgarāja Mandir
The great temple of the city of temples
From the official temple website
Managed by Odisha Tourism / temple administration (no trust website)
Please note
- Non-Hindus may view the temple from the platform beside the boundary wall.
⭐ Why it is famous
The 55 m deul dominating old Bhubaneswar, where the liṅga is worshipped as both Śiva and Viṣṇu with tulasī and bilva together.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built around 1100 CE by the Somavamshi and Ganga kings; the finest surviving example of Kaliṅga architecture.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 21:00
- Ārati at dawn, noon and evening
🙏 Darśan details
- Entry for Hindus only; a viewing platform outside serves other visitors
- Free darśan; ignore aggressive donation demands from unofficial paṇḍās
- Śivarātri jāgaraṇa with the Mahādīpa raised on the śikhara
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Liṅgarāja Mandir, Bhubaneswar, KhordhaBhubaneswar (BBS) — 4 km
Bhubaneswar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Bhubaneswar (BBI) — 5 km
City buses and autos across Bhubaneswar; well signposted.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Bindusagar LakeSacred tank adjacent to the Lingaraj temple complex in Bhubaneswar.Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves2nd-century BCE rock-cut Jain caves with carved facades.Dhauli HillHill with Ashokan edicts and the Shanti Stupa peace pagoda.Nandankanan Zoological ParkZoo and botanical garden known for white tigers.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels across Bhubaneswar in every bracket
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Mukteshwar and Rajarani temples
- Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves
- Dhauli peace pagoda
- Nandankanan zoo
📅 Best time to visit
October–February; Mahāśivarātri