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Hindu temple · Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar

Shiva as Harihara.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestMahashivratri and the Ashokashtami chariot festival
Nearest airportBhubaneswar (BBI)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

The greatest of Bhubaneswar’s hundreds of old temples, built in the 11th century in the Kalinga style.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Bhubaneswar (BBI), about 2 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Bhubaneswar railway station (BBS), about 3 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Puri and Konark guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Puri is an hour away.

Visiting from abroad?

Non-Hindus are not allowed inside; a viewing platform outside the wall gives a view. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar?
Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
How do I reach Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar?
The nearest airport on our list is Bhubaneswar (BBI), about 2 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Bhubaneswar railway station, about 3 km away.
What is the best time to visit Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Mahashivratri and the Ashokashtami chariot festival.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar?
Non-Hindus are not allowed inside; a viewing platform outside the wall gives a view.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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