Jagannath Temple at Sabarang, about 20 km from Bhadrak town in Odisha, is a quieter cousin of the great Puri temple, dedicated to Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra and following Puri’s rituals on a smaller, calmer scale. It suits devotees who want the Jagannath...
Mahavir Hanuman Temple in Jariput village, Khordha district, is a quiet Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman, about an hour’s drive from Bhubaneswar. It suits devotees and travellers who want a peaceful temple visit away from the crowds of Puri and...
Naganatheswar Temple near Nagena village, about 20 km from Dhenkanal town, is an ancient Shiva shrine in Odisha known for its Kalinga architecture, its serpent legend, and its quiet village setting. It suits heritage travellers and devotees who want an old Shaivite...
Metakani Temple near Ulunda in Subarnapur district is a forest shrine dedicated to Maa Metakani, a goddess of protection and fulfilled wishes, about 25 km from Sonepur town. It suits pilgrims and travellers who want a quiet Shakti shrine in western Odisha, reached...
Ram Mandir Fategarh in Bhapur block, Nayagarh district, is a modern hilltop temple that locals call the Ayodhya of Odisha, built by villagers and devotees and inaugurated on 22 January 2024. It stands on a hill more than 1,600 feet above sea level, about 40 km from...
Gojabayani Temple in Marsaghai, Kendrapara, is a village shrine in Odisha where devotees worship Goddess Gojabayani, a wish-fulfilling form of the goddess, in a quiet rural setting far from the big temple towns. Tuesday and Thursday are the main worship days, and the...
