City: Odisha
10 Free Things to do in Odisha That You Shouldn't Miss
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Restaurants in Odisha
1. Harishankar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Sats_R81 - Mumbai, India
This is a very beautiful temple in the Gandhamardan Parvat in western Odisha. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated beside a spring originating in the same mountain. The best part is the journey to the place, the road is lined with trees often forming a canopy. There's also a deer park near by. For distant travelers there is also a provision for stay at the Odisha Panthanivas maintained Odisha Govt.
2. Kichakeswari Temple
3. Lingaraja Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
The city's most famous landmark.
Reviewed By guiltfreeexpressions - Mumbai, India
Fell in love rather rose in love upon reaching and experiencing Bhubhaneshwar,-Odisha, its architecture, religious psyche, the people.No less was my experience at this Iconic Lingaraj Temple.Being a ritualistic worshipper myself of almost all the traditions including the Vaishnavite and Shaivite tradition, am well versed the sacred hyms and articles of worship to be offered to the respective dieties.This was the only Temple from over ten thousand temples I have visited throughout India,Which not only allowed but celebrated the Worship of these 2 cosmic wielders of forces of Nature,I.e: sattva and tamoguna with their respective articles of significance -Tulsi leaves to Lord Narayana,and Bilva Leaves for Lord Shiva with their respective hyms.thiroughly enjoyed the ritual and time spent at the sanctum sanctorum thoroughly.Here also bought aswellas donated a Flag that would be hoisted atop of the Temple.Great Temple,Loved it thoroughly.
4. Jagannath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,771 reviews
Reviewed By 2105bimal - Chandigarh, India
Nothing can describe the ultimate pilgrimage of Hindu religion. The seat of Lord Jagannath, literally the king of the world. From the vast temple complex, to the intricate carvings on the walls of the structure,to the flag which always flies in the opposite direction of the wind to the sanctum sanctorum where only the privileged see the Lord and his siblings is a very humbling experience. The kitchen is huge and cooking is done for approximately 50000 people daily by an army of cooks in only earthen vessels on a wood fire and water drawn from wells within the complex. This temple along with Konark should be on top of the bucket list when visiting Odisha, India.
5. Hirakud Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By eMokshaa - Hyderabad, India
Hirakud is the longest earthen Dam in the world and stands across the mighty river, Mahanadi, in the Sambalpur region of Odisha. The main dam has an overall length of 4.8 kms spanning between two hills. The dam is flanked by 21 km of earthen dykes on both the left and right sides. The dam and dykes together measure 25.8 kms. It also forms the biggest artificial lake in India. There are two observation towers on the dam one at each side. One is Gandhi Minar and the other one is Jawahar Minar. Both the observation towers present extensive views of the dam and lake.
6. Cuttack Chandi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By durga91 - Bengaluru, India
Visited cuttack chandi temple for my daughter's mundan ceremony. Not much crowded and gives me a serene feeling whenever I have entered temple premises. All sorts of puja and feast are done here and people are really helpful. If you visit this temple, dont miss out on the sweet Prasad.
7. Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By sameerpradhan19 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
It is a big temple located in sahid nagar, Janpath. It is the temple of Lord rama. Must visit this place.
8. Vaishno Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By ashishnayak13 - Bhubaneswar, India
It's a lovely temple of Vaishno Devi in the middle of the mountain. You need to climb approximately 500 stairs to reach there. Seaters are available in between this journey so that anyone can rest if needed. From temple you get a beautiful scenic view of half of Rourkela (as other half remains on the other side of the mountain). You can have a lovely time sitting there with your loved ones. Also you can get all the things need for the worship in the temple premises only.
9. Hanuman Vatika
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Saratchowdhary - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
74 feet tall state of Lord Hanumanji towers above everything else. Beautiful, serene, divine. A park with many temples dedicated to different Hindu Gods.
10. Dhabaleswar Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 195payalg - Mumbai, India
Even a few decades back, a visit to the ancient Shiva temple on the Dhabaleswar island in the midst of the waters of the mighty Mahanadi river in tiny ferries was an adventure to remember. Now visiting the temple is a simple crossing over Odisha's first hanging foot bridge. A nominal fee of ₹2 is charged for using the bridge. During the monsoons, the feel of the gushing waters of the Mahanadi below one's feet is an experience by itself. The temple for Shiva in the form of Dhabaleswar (White God) dates back to the 11th century and is highly revered amongst locals. Those with time in hand can opt for boating over to the island. The temple is situated about an hour's drive from Bhubaneswar (30 km) and can be clubbed with a day tour of Cuttack. It involves more than average walking.
