Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Lingaraj Temple

Odisha · 11th century CE, Somavamshi dynasty (completed under King Jajati Keshari) · dedicated to Harihara (a form of Shiva merged with Vishnu, as Tribhubaneswar)

Getting there

Airport

  • Bhubneshwar International Airport, Bhubaneswar 2.3 km
  • Birasal Airport, Kamakshya Nagar 84.4 km

Railway station

  • Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Bhubaneswar 1.9 km
  • Nayagarh Railway Station, Bhubaneswar 3.6 km

Bus stand

  • Patrapada Bus Stop, Bhubaneswar 7.2 km
  • Chandaka Jogisahi Bus Stop, Bhubaneswar 15.9 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri · Ashokashtami

Where to stay

  • MAYFAIR Lagoon 7.1 km
  • Trident, Bhubaneswar 7.3 km
  • Swosti Premium 7.4 km
  • Lingaraj Guest House 0.1 km
  • Hotel Brundaban 0.2 km
  • Doodhwawalla Dharamshala 0.2 km

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On the day

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