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Lingaraja Temple

Bhubaneswar, India
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Ranked #2 of 44 attractions in Bhubaneswar
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: The city's most famous landmark.
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Chennai, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Its a temple I always, always visit whenever I go to BBSR. Primarily devoted to Mahadev, Its a beautiful strcuture, carved from rocks and holds the auro of The Destroyer for many, many years now. Apart from the main dome that houses the deity, Lingaraj, there are many smaller ones, dedicated to both Mahadev and other gods and goddesses like... More

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

it is really a wonderful and rarest of rare place we can find Lord Siva's symbol Sivalinga with Lord Vishnu's symbol Saligram we went in the temple twice in our trip, once in the evenging and that time according to the temple rules, Pilgrims can we God from a distance when we negotiated we got to know that in morning... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This is a stunning temple complex with beautiful architecture, but non-hindus are not allowed to enter. Instead, you can view it from a platform (if you face the front entrance of the complex, take a right and follow the perimeter fence around. The platform is beside the perimeter wall. You will then be hassled by people who want donations. When... More

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Chennai, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Good To visit. Pandas create lots of disturbance. In life once you should visit this temple. Archeologist should take care of this place.

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Kolkata, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Very holiestic place. It is said that if you visit here you get all your wish fulfilled. Be aware of pandas.

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Mumbai, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

it was a pleasant visit to this shrine......very much in the heart of the city ............................

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Jamshedpur
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

It is a Very huge temple complex.It is an ancient Indian Temple dedicated to Lord Shiv. But photography is not allowed inside the complex.

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Mumbai, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The temple is a very old one but very badly maintained. It is in a semi dilapidated state. The place is very badly lit. The people are not friendly to show proper directions within the temple.

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Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

A revered temple. Have been visiting the temple whenever in Bubaneswar. The uniqueness of the temple is that the linga is actually half Shiva and Half Vishnu.. One of the only temples in the world.. The Kalinga architecture is of course fantastic to see. A must visit for all hindus who travel to Bhibaneswar.

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india
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The temple is beautiful but the entry is crowded . Physically challenged people will face it difficult to climb the stairs to enter the temple. entry only for Hindus. taking a guide would be good. beat the heat by taking an evening/early morning tour of this temple

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