Lingaraj Temple

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Lingaraj Temple was built by the King Jajati Keshari in 11th century and is believed the oldest Lord Shiva temple in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Lingaraj Temple is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar. The 180 foot high temple with a jagamohana, natamandir and bhogamandapa is surrounded by 7 feet thick gigantic wall. The spacious Temple courtyard filled with more than 100 shrines, remains unparalleled. Bhubaneswar is the ancient capital of the Kalinga Empire.

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The 54m-high Lingaraj Mandir dedicated to Shiva dates from 1090 to 1104 – though some parts are more than 1400 years old – and is surrounded by several smaller temples and shrines. The granite block within, representing Tribhubaneswar (Lord of Three Worlds), is bathed daily with water, milk and bhang (marijuana). The main gate, guarded by two mustachioed yellow lions, is a spectacle in itself as lines of pilgrims approach with offerings in hand. The temple is closed to non-Hindus.

Timing

Lingaraj Temple Timings:
Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Evening: 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Break Timings: 12.30 PM to 3.30 PM.
Lingaraj Temple Pooja Timings:
Mahasnana (ablution) – 12.00 Noon to 3.30 PM (the temple will be closed)
Ballabha Bhoga (Offerings) – 1.00 PM to 1.30 PM
Sakala Dhupa – 2.00 PM
Bhanda Dhupa – 3.30 PM
Ballabha Dhupa – 4.30 PM
Dwipahar Dhupa (mid-day meal) – 5.00 PM
Palia Badu – 7.00 PM
Sahana Dhupa (light meal) – 8.30 PM
Bada Singara (the great decoration) – 9.30 PM

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Please arrive by 5:00 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 PM.
Departure Time

Approximately 9:00 PM.
Dress Code

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

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