Built primarily in the 11th century under the Somavamshi and Ganga dynasties, it is the largest and among the finest examples of Kalinga temple architecture in Odisha's temple city.
Uniquely, the deity is worshipped as a fusion of Shiva and Vishnu, reflecting a distinctively Odishan tradition of religious harmony.
Nearest airport and railway station: Bhubaneswar, both within the city.
Hotels across every budget in Bhubaneswar.
Contact Odisha Tourism / temple administration.
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