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ISKCON Temple

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Ranked 1 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

ISKCON Temple contains idols of deities like Krishna, Balaram, Gaura Nithai, Subhadra and Jagannath. Focused on propagating and educating spiritual knowledge, techniques of spiritual life to society at large, and consciousness of Krishna, the temple follows the great scriptures of India, Bhagavad... Read More »

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Lingaraj Temple

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Ranked 2 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Lingaraj Temple is located within a spacious compound wall of latterite measuring 520 ft by 465 ft. Biggest of all temples in the city, it is devoted to the Hindu god Harihara. In addition to being surmounted by a plain slant coping, the wall of the temple is 7 ft 6 inches thick. A terrace... Read More »

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Orissa State Museum

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Ranked 3 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Museum

Orissa State Museum has two life size dancing welcome statues in Odissi dance posture at its entrance. In the museum are housed archaeological objects, art and craft objects, natural history objects, Bronze Age tools and stone sculptures. Established in 1948 by N.C. Banerjee and Professor... Read More »

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Indira Gandhi Park

Rank 4

Ranked 4 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Park

Indira Gandhi Park was erected at the site where Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi had delivered her last public speech on 30th October, 1984. After returning from the destination, she was shot dead by her own bodyguards. Located in front of Orissa Secretariat and State Assembly, the park is spread over an... Read More »

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Nicco Park

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Ranked 5 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Park

Nicco Park is an amusement park that was built by the Nicco in collaboration with the BDA in 1997. An open space with an artificial lake running in its middle is the former site, where the Nicco Park now stands. An artificial lake has been made in the centre of the park. Read More »

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Ram Mandir

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Ranked 6 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Ram Mandir is home to the beautiful images of Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman and Goddess Sita. Visible from many parts of the capital city, the high rising spire of the main temple is its main attraction. In the temple are also located shrines devoted to ochre-painted marble idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord... Read More »

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Odissi Research Centre

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Ranked 7 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Other

Odissi Research Centre promotes Odissi dance and music forms, while providing facilities for research in various aspects of the cultural tradition of the state. An autonomous institution set-up by the Government of Orissa, it was established in 1986 and dedicated to the cause of Odissi dance and... Read More »

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Nandankanan Zoo

Rank 8

Ranked 8 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Zoo

Nandankanan Zoo is located in the Chandaka Forest, on the banks of the Kanjia Lake. Black panthers, gharial crocodiles and white tigers are some of the wildlife that exist in the zoo. The zoo is home to over 67 kinds of mammals, 18 varieties of reptiles and 81 species of birds that co-exist in... Read More »

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Dhauli Giri

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Ranked 9 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Historic

Dhauli Giri is the site, on whose plains Kalinga War was fought. Adorned with a rock edict erected by the great emperor Ashoka of Maurya Dynasty, the hills are located on the banks of the Daya River. Seeing the Daya River that had turned to red by the Kalingan martyrs, Ashoka renounced war and... Read More »

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Ekamra Kanan

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Ranked 10 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Park

Ekamra Kanan is located at Saheed Nagar, in IRC Village, at Nayapalli. Within 512 acres area of the park are present a lake, rose gardens, and nursery. In the park, tourists can also find boating facilities, a pyramidal greenhouse, and playgrounds for children. In the proximity... Read More »

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Daiteswar Temple

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Ranked 11 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Daiteswar Temple is constructed in sandstone and is located on the left side of the road leading to Kedargouri Temple from Parasurameswara Temple. On the door of the east-facing temple, many carvings are present. Outer walls are not adorned with any design. Dating from the 10th or 11th century,... Read More »

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Biju Patnaik Park

Rank 12

Ranked 12 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Park

Biju Patnaik Park is located adjacent to the United Nations and the British government's DFID offices. Dedicated to the chief minister of the state, Biju Patnaik, the park, is located in Berhampur. Spread over an area of seven acres, the park is maintained by Berhampur Development Authority.... Read More »

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Regional Science Centre

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Ranked 13 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Other

Regional Science Centre has 84 interactive exhibits, which are spread over an 8-acre undulated landscape. In the centre, tourists can view exotic plants and cacti garden. By visiting the site, tourists can play with large exhibits and learn the underlying principles on which they function.... Read More »

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Sisupalgarh

Rank 14

Ranked 14 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Historic

Sisupalgarh is the largest and aptly preserved early historic fortification in India. A ruined fortification in Khurda District, the city is belied by archaeologists to be at least 2,500 years old. As part the architectural pattern and artefacts discovered during the early excavations,... Read More »

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Ananta Vasudeva Temple

Rank 15

Ranked 15 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the worship place of the idols of Lord Krishna, Lord Balaram and Goddess Subhadra. Built in the 13th century, it is a Vaishnav temple. In the temple is housed the idol of Lord Balaram, which is over headed by a seven hooded serpent and the idol of Lord Krishna holding a... Read More »

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Tribal Museum

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Ranked 16 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Museum

Check out the museums in Bhubaneswar especially the Tribal Museum, at the back of the famed Jagannath temple at Koraput. You can learn about life styles of the tribes and their culture. Study the sculptures of stone and wood, intricate jewelry, terracotta and even textiles. To enrich your... Read More »

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Orissa Modern Art Gallery

Rank 17

Ranked 17 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Gallery

Orissa Modern Art Gallery is focused on displaying contemporary works of art. Established for the promotion of Orissan contemporary art, artist and artisans, it is the first and only contemporary fine art gallery existing in the state. Exhibits of the gallery comprise a collection of contemporary... Read More »

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

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Ranked 18 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Cave

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves have derived their names, owing to their location on two hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri. Mentioned as Kumari Parvat in Hathigumpha inscription, the two caves face each other across the road. At the site, tourists can find a number of ornately carved caves. Legend... Read More »

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Mukteswara Temple

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Ranked 19 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Mukteswara Temple, built in 950 AD, has sculptured gateways, diamond shaped latticed windows, decorated interiors and large number of carvings. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is considered as the most complex Lord amongst the Hindu Gods, the temple is imprinted with figures of ascetics in different... Read More »

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Vaital Deul

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Ranked 20 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Vaital Deul Temple, built during the 8th century, is a Tantric shrine, located near Bindu Sarovara. Belonging to Khakhara order, an offshoot of the Kalinga School, the temple is noted for the 'deul' (tower) with rectangular shape. It was a major centre of esoteric rites and Tantric... Read More »

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Pathani Samanta Planetarium

Rank 21

Ranked 21 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Planeterium

Pathani Samanta Planetarium aims to make people aware about astronomy, astrophysics and space science. The planetarium also aims to generate awareness among them regarding their environment. It offers regular shows about outer space to create awareness in the field of astronomy, astrophysics and... Read More »

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Brahmeswara Temple

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Ranked 22 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Brahmeswara Temple was built by Queen Kolavati, who was the mother of the Somavasani King, in 1061. Three broad styles as rekha, pidha and khakhara compose the architectural design of the temple. Sanctum, with a convex curvilinear spire, locally known as the deul, also called bada deul (the big... Read More »

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Raj Rani Temple

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Ranked 23 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Raj rani Temple, dating from 11th century, is famous for its sculpted figures and the successive tiers of projections rising to form its 18 m high tower. Spire, reminiscent of the temples of Khajuraho, along with a square sanctuary and its interior and exterior surfaces are the chief features of... Read More »

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Cactus Garden

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Ranked 24 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Garden

Cactus Garden is located near Ekamra Kanan. Near the site lies amusement games in Nicco Park that allures children. A part of the Regional Plant Research Centre, the garden is frequented by tourists and locals alike for enjoying picnics, jogging and walking activities. In the garden, tourists can... Read More »

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Dhauli Giri Shanti Stupa

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Ranked 25 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Religious

Dhauli Giri Shanti Stupa, also known as Peace Pagoda, is a Buddhist structure built jointly in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangh and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangh. Situated on the opposite hill of Dhauli Giri, it was built through the Indo-Japanese collaboration. Constructed by the chief priest of... Read More »

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Bhaskareswara Temple

Rank 26

Ranked 26 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Bhaskareswara Temple is a double storeyed structure that dates from 7th century AD. Having a lingam that is nine feet high from the floor level, the temple stands about a quarter mile to west of the Megeswar. The Siva lingam, which is 12 ft and 5 inches in circumference, has characteristically... Read More »

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Parashurameswar Temple

Rank 27

Ranked 27 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Parasurameswar Temple was built in the Kalinga style in 650 AD, and dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the temple are housed idols of Lord Vishnu, Yama and seven Mother Goddesses. Highlights of the temple include bust of Shiva, exquisite friezes of animal life, human figures and floral motifs. In the... Read More »

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Mohini Temple

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Ranked 28 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Mohini Temple is located at an elevation of 9.45 ms on the south-bank of Bindu Sarovara. In the temple are located idols of deities Parsva-Devatas, Parvati, Kartikeya and Ganesha. Few short records are incised on the body of the deul. A ten-armed dancing icon of Chamunda is located inside the... Read More »

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Rameswar Temple

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Ranked 29 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Rameswar Temple is known as the Mausi Maa Temple of the Lingaraj Temple. Located at a distance of 2 km from Lingaraj Temple, it dates from the 9th century AD. Folklore legend states that when Lord Ram was returning from Lanka after victory over Ravana, Goddess Sita asked to worship Shiva at the... Read More »

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Siddheshwar Temple

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Ranked 30 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Siddheshwar Temple is home to a figure of the Lord Ganesh in a standing position. A typical Orissan Temple, it is located in Khurda District. Interior of the temple comprises a pancha-ratha sanctum with a five-divisional walls. In the upper part, wall is further sub-divided into two registers by... Read More »

Hirapur Village

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Ranked 31 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Village

Hirapur Village is famous for its Yogini Temples, which are two of the best self preserved temples of the Yogini cult. Apart from being being filled with a number of attractions dating from the reign of Somavamsi and Bhauma rulers in Orissa, the village also contains many ancient Hindu and... Read More »

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Kedareshwar Temple

Rank 32

Ranked 32 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Kedareshwar Temple is believed to have been built between the last decade of the 11th century and the early part of the 12th century. One of the eight Astasambhu Temples, the ancient temple stands near the yard of the Mukteswara Temple. On the right hand wall of the Jagamohana lies an inscription... Read More »

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Sari Deul Temple

Rank 33

Ranked 33 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Sari Deul Temple is an archetypal instance of a Sapta-Ratha Temple. Situated behind the Jagannath Ballabh Matha on the southern side of Bindu Sarovara, the temple is surrounded by houses on all sides. Its art and architecture provides ample evidence to indicate that it belonged to the Ganga... Read More »

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Uttaresvara Temple

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Ranked 34 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Uttaresvara Temple sits on the north bank of the Bindu Sarovara. It consists of the deul and Jagamohana of the Parasurameshwar type. The temple has its superstructure above the first 'Bhumi-Amla' that was plastered during the course of repairs and restorations. Images of Parsva-Devatas... Read More »

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Museum of Tribal Art and Artefacts

Rank 35

Ranked 35 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Museum

Museum of Tribal Art and Artefacts is home to displays to everything connected with the life of Orissa's tribal people. Exhibition rooms of the museum are adorned with primitive murals and house traditional costumes, jewellery and household appliances. In the museum are also housed hunting... Read More »

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Satrughaneswar Temple

Rank 36

Ranked 36 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Satrughaneswar Temple belongs to the group of temples dating from the 6th century AD. Representing a Sikhara Temple, it has been restored. A few sculptures that still exist in the monument or have been recovered from it, provide resemblance to those of at Dasavatara Temple at Deogarh.... Read More »

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Paschimeshwar Temple

Rank 37

Ranked 37 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Paschimeshwar Temple is situated within the precincts of the Yameshwar Temple. Built in a similar fashion on the lines of Parasurameshwar group of temples, it honours Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. In the temple are housed idols of Parvati, Ganesh and Kartikeya. Holding a vase, a... Read More »

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Sisireshwara Temple

Rank 38

Ranked 38 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Sisireshwara Temple is composed of beautiful figures, which show sensitivity and refined workmanship, evident in the Nataraj image. This is depicted by the image within the medallion and the well-proportioned figures of the Parsva-Devatas like the four-armed Ganesh, the two-armed Kartikeya, or... Read More »

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Swarnajaleswar Temple

Rank 39

Ranked 39 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Swarnajaleswar Temple bears on the lintel of its northern niche a scene of Lord Siva's marriage. This can be regarded as a replica of the same scene carved on the lintel of the eastern niche of the Parasurameswara Temple. Located on the road from the Lingaraj Temple to the Kedargouri Temple,... Read More »

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Bindu Sarovara and Ocean Drop Tank

Rank 40

Ranked 40 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Religious

Go to the legendary Bindu Sarovara and Ocean Drop Tank which is believed to have water from every holy water body in the whole of India. The tank is suitably surrounded by many temples. This place and tank is considered holy and many people from all over India come here to get the taste of the... Read More »

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Sureswar and Gouri Temple

Rank 41

Ranked 41 of 41
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Type: Temple

Sureswar and Gouri Temple may be regarded as close contemporaries of the Mukteswara Temple. Sureswar Temple stands near the Kotitirtheswar Temple in the neighbourhood of the Swarnajaleswar Temple. Gouri Temple is situated in the compound of the Kedareswar Temple. Read More »

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List of best place to see in Bhubaneswar and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Bhubaneswar.ISKCON Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Orissa State Museum, Indira Gandhi Park, Nicco Park, Ram Mandir, Odissi Research Centre, Nandankanan Zoo, Dhauli Giri, Ekamra Kanan, Daiteswar Temple, Biju Patnaik Park, Regional Science Centre, Sisupalgarh, Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Tribal Museum, Orissa Modern Art Gallery, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Mukteswara Temple, Vaital Deul.