Activities in Odisha

is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi (a form of Durga) located on the

The Gundicha Temple is another important and sacred temple in Puri, Odisha, closely associated with the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival).

One of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, it represents the early phase of temple architecture in Odisha.

Chausath Yogini Temple – A rare circular temple dedicated to 64 Yoginis, reflecting tantric traditions.

These twin hills house ancient rock-cut caves with Jain origins. Udayagiri has 18 caves and Khandagiri has 15, with intricate carvings, inscriptions, and reliefs that depict scenes from Jain texts and everyday life.

Maa Barunei Temple stands on the slope of Barunei Hill near Khordha town, Odisha, and is dedicated to the twin goddesses Barunei and Karunei, forms of Shakti.

Ramachandi Temple stands where the Kushabhadra river meets the Bay of Bengal on the Puri–Konark Marine Drive, about 7 km before Konark, and is a popular picnic stop.

Langudi Hill in Jajpur district, Odisha, holds remains of the ancient Pushpagiri Buddhist monastery, with rows of rock-cut stupas and carved images of Buddha and Tara.

Bedi Hanuman Temple, also called Dariya Mahavir, is a small shrine near Chakratirtha in Puri where Hanuman is believed to stand chained to guard the town from the sea.

Lingaraj Temple – A majestic 11th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (non-Hindus not allowed inside).

is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE and is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha.

is a revered 10th-11th century Shiva temple located on a scenic island in the Mahanadi River near Cuttack, Odisha. Known for its stone carvings, it is accessible via a bridge. Dedicated to Lord Shiva—who, according to legend, turned a black calf white there—it is a major pilgrimage site, particularly during the Bada Osha festival in November.