Pooja Timings:

Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 am

Afternoon Hours: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

No.Of persons allowed: One family

Ticket Cost.: Rs.11,000.

No.Of Brahmins perform this Pooja: 3

Pooja duration: 1 hour 30 mins.

Pooja materials: Bilwa, Milk, Curd, Chandan, Flowers etc will be provided by the temple itself.

Preferable Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree.

One day advance booking is required for the Rudrabhisheka Pooja.

It is advisable to perform Annadan after the Pooja for good results.

Pooja is performed daily at the temple.

Pooja Procedure

This Pooja is performed inside the temple, devotees are allowed to touch the deity while performing the Abhisheka. The devotees are allowed to sit in the Garbha Griha during the pooja. This Pooja is performed for one family. Performing Pooja in the early hours is advisable. One family can participate in the Pooja. Temple will be heavily crowded during Karthika month.

Lingaraj Rudrabhisheka Benefits

1. For the Family wellbeing
2. Good health and wealth
3. Will be relieved from the Graha Dosha.
4. Relieved from Dosha related to marriages.

Reference Link: History

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The above-mentioned Lingaraj Temple Timings might change on festival days.

Rudrabhisheka is performed with 1 Brahmin.

Mahanyasa Rudrabisheka is performed with 10 Brahmins followed by Annadan. These Poojas are performed daily for the main deity. During Aarti, the devotees are allowed to watch from the distance.

Online Booking is not available for the Abhishek and Darshan. It is on arrival ticket purchase at the counter for the same day Pooja.

Preferable Dress Code: Please wear

Men: Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Reference Link: History

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The above-mentioned Lingaraja Temple Timings might change on festival days.

Temple remains open throughout the day.

Bhog Prasad Ticket Cost: Rs.20

Preferable Dress Code

Men: Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

The above-mentioned timings might change during Special Days and Festivals.

Temple will be thronged with devotees during Sivaratri and Kartika Masam.

Reference Link: History

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Lingaraj temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. It was mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana that there supposed to be 1 Crore Siva Temples in Bhubaneswar. New pots are used daily for the Bhog preparation. It is said that Yayati Kesari built the temple in 7th Century AD. This temple received huge contributions from Kalinga Kings. Bhog Mantap, Natya Mantap was built in 10th Century AD. This Temple complex is a group of all 12 Jyotirlingas as well as another form of Lord Siva. 108 temples are located in the temple complex. In this temple Siva Linga along with it’s Shakti worshipped as Hari Hara ( Siva Vishnu) therefore on the top of the temple there is a broken Bow instead of a Trident. There is an 8-inch SivaLinga in the Garbhagriha between the Shakti.

Temple Timings: 2:00 am – 10:00 pm

Bhog is available for the purchase near Mahaprabhu Lingaraj which cost Rs.20.

Temple is heavily crowded during Sivaratri and Karthika month.

Foreigner’s Entry Restrictions

Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple for the main deity Darshan.

There is a platform available outside the temple from where foreigners can view the temple. Entry is restricted to foreigners.

Shoes, Sandals, Leather Articles, Outside Food, Intoxicant, Camera, Umbrella, Mobile Phone, Arms and Weapons and Explosives are not allowed inside.

How to reach Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is 5 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar which is 4.4 km away. The direct train available from all parts of the country to Bhubaneswar

By Road

1. The direct bus / Taxi is available from Bus station to Temple with high frequency.

Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneshwar Images

Reference Link: History

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Lingaraja Temple History

It is believed that this temple was built in 1000 AD and is the finest example of a Hindu Temple in Eastern India. Temple was built with a spacious compound 158.4 mt by 141.7 mt. The mighty tower was constructed without mortar, this tower is 38.7 mt high and is divided into vertical sections. The temple, as originally designed, consisted of the Vimana Called Sri Mandir, where the main deity Lingaraja was installed.

The outer walls of the building are lavishly carved and embellished with sculptures. Rajrani Temple was built during 1100 – 1250 AD with plastic decoration. It is built of yellowish sandstone.

Temple Entry Restriction

Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple for main Deity Darshan.

Not allowed: Shoes, Sandals, Leather Articles, Outside Food, Intoxicant, Camera, Umbrella, Mobile Phone, Arms and Weapons, Explosives.

How to reach Lingaraja Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is 5 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar which is 4.4 km away. The direct train is available from all parts of the country.

By Road

1. The direct bus available from Bus station to Temple on a regular basis.

Lingaraja Temple Bhubaneshwar Images

Reference Link: History

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Lingaraja Temple Bhubaneshwar History

From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built during the reign of Yayati Kesari in 7th century AD. This temple was later renovated by Kalinga Bhupati during 13th Century AD.

As per the Legend, Siva once said that Bhubaneshwar (Ekamra Tirtha) stands next to Varanasi. Goddess Parvati in the form of a cowherd started grazing the cattle near this Tirtha. Two demons Kriti and  Vasa wanted to marry Parvati. She asked them to carry on their shoulders. She then crushed them to the ground with her power. Lord Siva created Bindu Sagar Saras to fulfil the thirst of Goddess Parvati. He then self-manifested here as Lingaraja. Bindu Sagar Saras Pushkarini was built in the 9th Century. It is believed that taking a holy dip in this Pushkarini will get similar benefits of Ganga in Varanasi. Water from this Pushkarini will be used for Abhishek.

This is Padal Peeda Kshetra, where offerings will be made for the ancestors. The temple Gopura is of 180 ft height.

Temple will be thronged with the devotees during Sivaratri festival dates. Viswa Santhi Yagna will be performed during Sivaratri. The temple architecture reflects the Kalinga construction style. There are 108 shrines in the temple complex. Ratha Yatra, Chandan Yatra will be performed during Sivaratri festival dates. Damodar Alankar during Kartheeka Month. The deity will be decorated in Nagaraj Alankar for Naga Chaturthi.

Lingaraja Temple Bhubaneshwar Entry

Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple for main Deity Darshan.

Not allowed: Shoes, Sandals, Leather Articles, Outside Food, Intoxicant, Camera, Umbrella, Mobile Phone, Arms and Weapons, Explosives.

How to reach Lingaraja Temple Bhubaneshwar?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is 5 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar which is 4.4 km away. The direct train is available from all parts of the country.

By Road

1. The direct bus available from Bus station to Temple on a regular basis.

Lingaraja Temple Bhubaneshwar Images

Reference Link: History

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