Odisha is a state in India that is known for its esoteric and ancient temples. But since there is also a very significant religious importance attributed to almost all of these buildings or temples, you will see even the devotees from the entire world turning to Odisha as a great devotional place.
Don’t you think that temples are not just about CONTACT with spirituality but more about building a CONNECTION with it? You must agree with it because there is something more than the extraordinary architecture of temples. There are many temples in Odisha, each temple will make your connection with spirituality, peace, and art.
Today we are specifically talking about the temples located in Odisha. Believe it or not, almost all of these have been a pride of this place since centuries. So, if you are someone who loves to explore more about the temples of Odisha, then do read the following array of the article and know about some of the famous temples of Odisha.
- Jagannath Temple In Puri: Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu lord of the Universe is the supreme solace and saviour of countless devotees around the world. Temple has divine power that is unexplainable and architecture that is far from today’s technique. It has high spiritual significance as it is one of the four Char Dham destinations. Lord Jagannath temple is located in Puri that is a coastal town of Odisha. This temple was built in the 12th century. The presiding deities of this temple are Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. Lord Jagannath is known to be one of the forms of Lord Vishnu. The temple is always open from morning 5:00 AM till night 11:00 PM. Some of the nearest attractions of the temple are Puri Beach, Narendra Sarovara, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sudarshan craft museum.
2. Maa Tara Tarini Temple: Maa Tara Tarini Temple near the Brahmapur city in Odisha, Gear up yourself to feel the combination of history and mystery at Maa Tara Tarini Temple. Many history legends and mythological beliefs revolve around Maa Tarini Temple. This temple holds great importance in the Hindu religion as it is believed that Goddess Taratarini protects all those who come here with pure hearts and open minds. This wish-fulling temple is settled on the top of Taratarini Hill on the banks of River Rushikulya. This river is believed to be the elder sister of the River Ganges. Though you can visit here throughout the year, but the best time to travel to this temple is during the annual Chaitra Mela celebrated here.
3. Panchalingeswar Temple: Panchalingeswara Temple is situated on the hilltop of the Eastern Ghats in Panchalingeshwara, Nilagiri, Baleswar district. Get set to amazed by the ancient Shiva Lingas, Panchalingeswar Temple is a Lord Shiva’s temple which is named after the five lingas of Shiva that are installed inside this shrine. On reaching the top of the hillock, one has to bend down in order to look for the lingas inside a pool created by the waterfall. These lingas are continuously washed by the water of a perennial stream that flows over them. However, in order to touch the Shiva Lingas and worship them. Not just for devotees, the place is also a great sightseeing choice for nature.
4. Dhabaleswar Temple: Another famous temple of Odisha is the Dhabaleswar Temple in cuttack. It is one of the oldest temples in Odisha. This temple is located at a distance of 37 km away from Cuttack, on the beautiful island of Dhabaleswar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dhabaleswar temple of Cuttack is located at the banks of Mahanadi river and it has stone carvings that date back to the 10th and the 11th Century.
5. Kapilash Mahadev Temple:  Kapilash Temple is one of the oldest and finest temples of the state. It is popularly known as the Kailash temple,The temple is situated at a height of about 2239 feet from sea level. There are two approaches for the temple. One is by climbing 1352 steps and the other is ‘Barabanki’ or travelling by the twisting way. In the left side of the temple the ‘Payamrta Kunda’ and on the right side the ‘Marichi Kunda’ exist. The temple has a wooden Jagamohana. Sri Ganesh, Kartikeya, Gangadevi, Etc. are found in the temple. The deer park was the solitary attraction of the foothills till a science park was built adjacent to it. For children, the two parks remain the top draw of Kapilash. .You can also go on an excursion to Joranda, now growing in popularity among tourists. Followers of the Mahima cult visit Joranda as pilgrimage. It is also famous for handicrafts.
6. Kalijai Temple: The Temple Island is surrounded by the water of Chilika Lake from all sides. It is about 18 km away from Balugaon in south east direction, the residence of the Goddess Kalijai. If not… You must visit this place once. It is worth travelling to this temple, situated in the beautiful island of Chilika, the temple is famous for the worship of goddess Kalijai. Every year in January, a big fair is organised here on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. calm waves were really mesmerizing and obviously don’t forget to capture more than 3000 species of migrated birds which comes here across the globe.  The natural Heritage beauty and the blue water lagoon surrounding is not less than a poetic place.
7. Cuttack Chandi Temple: The idol of Goddess Chandi in the temple is known as Maa Katak Chandi. Around 20 lakh devotees visit this temple to feel the pure and spiritual vibes. This temple is one of the most famous temples of Cuttack city. It is located on the serene banks of the river Mahanadi and is dedicated to Goddess Chandi. The masses of the city believed that Goddess Chandi, one of the forms of Maa Durga, is a living Goddess. The special sweet and Prashad of this temple is Chandi Bhog that is really delicious.
These Odisha temples are too beautiful, too complex, and too astonishing. If you like to have a wonderful time watching the ancient history and sculptures of India then you should plan a trip to Odisha. More importantly, you can experience the relation of spirituality with art, tradition, and culture. Your trip to the Temples of Odisha  is one of the best choices to go for if you love discovering than this things keeps you engaging beautifully. Plan your Odisha spiritual tour and feel the mix of Mystery and history of this state.
