54 m in height, and laid out over an expanse of 25 lakh square feet, the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneshwar (though open to Hindus alone) is a marvellous splendour of temple architecture to behold. It might make for an ideal location to enact a live-version of the game Temple Run. Built with sandstone and laterite, it is the largest temple in Bhubaneshwar. Non-Hindus and foreigners are allowed a peek from a viewing platform, as the temple is fortified by high walls on all sides. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is estimated to be anywhere between 1100-1400 years old. The granite rock which is representative of Lord Shiva, also known as Tribhuvaneshwara, is bathed on an everyday basis.
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GGovind Singh2182 days ago
Must visit sacred place .its ancient most temple it unfolds the archetectural grandeur of Indian rich past .one must visit the place during winters n puri jaggnath temple as well in travel schedule .abode of god .Read More
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