Festivals and The Best Time to Visit:

• Shivaratri, Chandanyatra, Rathayatra, Sunian day are some of the prominent festivals celebrated in this temple.
• Mondays and Shivaratri give you a magnificent look at the temple.

Other Attractions Near the Temple:

• Dhauli Giri hills, Ekamra heritage walls, Ratnagiri Buddhist excavation, and Ashokan rock edict are some of the places you can visit.

2. Ram Mandir:

This Ram Mandir is located at the heart of Bhubaneshwar, and it is filled with graphic images of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshmana, and Goddess Sita. There are also shrines for other deities for Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, and other gods and goddesses. The timings of the temples may vary on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Another highlighting feature of this temple is the morning aarti, which attracts many tourists.

Highlights:

• Temple Address: Naka Gate Chowk, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751030.
• Temple Timings: The temple is open on all days from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm.
• Dress Code: There is no specific dress code.

How to Reach:

• You can board bus no. 333 and halt at Naka Gate stop. Another option is to get into bus nos. 405, 423, and get down at the world stop.

Visit Duration: It takes around 30 minutes, including travel time.

Festivals and The Best Time to Visit:

• Rama Navami, Vivaha Panchami, Janmashtami, Dussehra, Shivaratri, and Pana Sankranthi are some of the major festivals celebrated in this temple.
• An annual fair is celebrated on the eve of Raksha Bandhan.
• Morning aarti is very beautiful and attracts a lot of devotees.

Other Attractions Near The Temple:

• Mangalajodi, Museum of Tribal Arts & Articrafts, Mukteshwara Temple, Udayagiri caves, Biju Patnaik Park, Nandankanan Zoo park are some of the attractions surrounding the temple.

3. Mukteshvara Temple:

Mukteshwara temple is located in Bhubaneshwar and is built in the tenth century. It displays a perfect blend between architecture and sculpting. The deity here is Lord Shiva and is referred to as Mukteshwara meaning “God Of Freedom.” The prominent feature of this temple is the Torana or the arch that is elaborately decorated with ornates of beautiful women and other intricate designs. This temple displays influence from Kalinga architectural style.