Destinations & Temples

The temple is associated with the visit of the saint Ramanujacharya to Odisha.[1] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu during his stay in Puri used to see the deity form of Jagannath daily. During Anavasara when Jagannath and his sibling deities were taken to the secret chamber for 15 days, he was unable to see the Lord. So as per legend, Jagannath directed him to go to Brahmagiri and visit the Alarnath temple. Still today the Shila over which Chaitanya Mahaprabhu used to do Sankirtana is there. Many historians opine that Alvars once visited this place, but there is no mention of it in Divyaprabandam. But still the temple is considered one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.

Dating back to the 13th century, this is the only major temple in Bhubaneswar dedicated to Lord Krishna (Vasudeva), Balarama, and Subhadra. Like the Puri temple, it is highly famous for its daily preparation of street-style Mahaprasad.

Historic ruins of a grand 14th-century fortress featuring a wide earthen moat, modern landscape parks, and an imposing stone gateway.

A critically unique mangrove sanctuary hosting the world's largest saltwater crocodiles, white crocodiles, monitor lizards, and pristine estuary systems.

A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Biraja (a form of Durga). Jajpur is traditionally known as Biraja Kshetra and is considered a highly sacred Shakti Peetha where the navel of Goddess Sati fell.

Remarkable monumental sitting Buddha statues carved in stone, tracing back to the 9th century when Boudh was an important center of Buddhist culture.

A beautiful rocky stream waterfall cascading into deep natural pools. Its banks are a popular destination for spiritual rituals and festive group gatherings.

A unique hide-and-seek beach where the sea water recedes up to 5 kilometers twice a day during low tide, offering a rare walk-on-the-sea experience.

Asia's largest brackish lagoon estuary, safe haven for critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins and thousands of wintering Siberian birds.

An ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi, the living deity of Cuttack. Located on the banks of the Mahanadi River, it is famous for its grand Durga Puja and Durga Utsav celebrations.