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- Winter / post-monsoon
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Lingaraj Temple
Important medieval Shiva temple and landmark of Kalinga temple architecture; inner access follows temple restrictions.
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01 — The story
The story
The temple’s towering silhouette anchors Bhubaneswar’s identity in stone and ritual.
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02 — About
About Lingaraj Temple
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We’re still writing about Lingaraj Temple: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
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- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Trek duration
- 1–2 hours
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- No standard sightseeing ticket for permitted access; rules may restrict entry
- Parking
- Use designated city parking and walk
- Permits
- Temple entry restrictions apply; non-Hindu entry is limited
On the ground
- Local food
- Mahaprasad-style Odia food nearby
- Access
- Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
- Families
- Varies by site
- Facilities
- Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
- Mobile network
- Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.
Stay safe
Respect dress, security and photography restrictions
Where it is
Khordha, Odisha
Near Bhubaneswar
20.24° N 85.83° E
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