Lingaraj Temple

The Lingaraj Temple is one of the most famous temples that are situated in the state of Orissa. This temple is not only well known as a religious site but also as one of the architectural splendors of the state.

This temple is situated in the capital city of Orissa, that is, Bhubaneswar. Yayati Kesari established this temple. This temple was created in 617 to 657 A D. It was created to worship Lord Shiva.

The architectural work of the Lingaraj Temple at Orissa represents one of the best specimens of Kalinga school of architecture. In fact, it is one of the most popular works of architecture in the city of Bhubaneswar.

The Lingaraj Temple is commonly considered to be one of the most important pithas in India that are dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is named after the Shiva ling worshiped here.

The Lingaraj Temple of Orissa is surrounded by a number of other Hindu temples, though they are smaller in size. All these small temples along with the Lingaraj Temple are together termed a temple complex. There are as many as 65 other temples near the Lingaraj Temple.

The temple premises have a length of 520 feet and width of 465 feet. The temple has gates in three different directions namely south, east and north. The total height of the Lingaraj Temple in Orissa is 180 feet.

This temple can be easily accessed by the tourists, as Bhubaneswar is well connected to many other important places of India by air, rail and road.