Vimala Temple, Puri

Name: Vimala Temple
Address: Puri, India

#11 among attractions in Puri

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The Vimala Temple or Bimala Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vimala, located within the Jagannath Temple complex in Puri in the Indian state of Odisha. It is generally regarded as a Shakti Pitha, among the holiest temples dedicated to the Hindu Goddess. ()

Local name: विमला शक्तिपीठCompleted: IX centuryCoordinates: 19°48'17"N, 85°49'6"E

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Vimala Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jagannath Temple, Mukti Mandapa, Radhakanta Math, Puri Beach.

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Sacred temple complex and pilgrimage site
Jagannath Temple, Puri
1 min walk • The Jagannath Temple is an iconic Hindu shrine located in the coastal town of Puri, in the Indian state of Odisha. Known for its imposing architecture and religious significance, this temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.
~120 ftSW
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Mukti Mandapa, Puri
1 min walk • There are many Mandapas or Pillared halls on raised platforms within the Jagannath Temple complex meant for religious congregations. The most prominent is the Mukti Mandapa the congregation hall of the holy seat of selected learned Brahmins.
~1560 ftS
Monastery
Radhakanta Math, Puri
8 min walk • A Hindu monastery in the temple town of Puri in India.The math is renowned for having the Gambhira or the room where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu lived in Puri. His staff, water pot, bed and sandals are still preserved here. The stone idol of the presiding deity Radhakanta is said to have been brought from Kanchi by King Purushottama Deva.
0.8 miNE
Beach
Puri Beach, Puri
22 min walk • Puri Beach or the Golden beach is a beach in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu sacred place.
1.2 miE
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Chari Kshetra, Puri
30 min walk • Chari Kshetra is a group of four holy regions in Odisha. When Vishnu killed the demon Gayasura, to commemorate the glory of his victory, he placed his Sankha in Puri, Chakra in Bhubaneswar, Gadaa in Jajpur and Padma in Konark and they were known as Sankha Kshetra, Chakra Kshetra, Gada Kshetra and Padma Kshetra respectively.
1.3 miNE
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Alamchandi Temple, Puri
32 min walk • Alamchandi Temple is one of the Shakta shrines of Puri and is located in the Kumbharapara area near Atharanala Bridge of the Puri.
1.4 miNE
Bridge
Atharanala, Puri
35 min walk • Atharanala - a historic laterite stone bridge over the Madhupur or Musa stream at the entrance to the city of Puri, Odisha on Puri - Bhubaneswar road, locally known as Atharnala bridge; a Monument of National Importance N-OR-64 officially recognized by Archaeological Survey of India.
~20 ftNE
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Mausi Maa Temple, Puri
1 min walk • The Mausi Maa temple is situated at the mid-way of the Bada danda of Puri. It is a small temple dedicated to Goddess Ardhashini.
0.4 miNW
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Markandeshwar Temple, Puri
12 min walk • Markandeshwar Temple is a place where sage Markandeya meditated on lord Shiva. He saw a small child on a banyan leaf floating on the sea and wondered upon. Finally lord Vishnu assured him from the doubt.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vimala Temple?

Nearby attractions include Jagannath Temple, Puri (1 min walk), Mausi Maa Temple, Puri (1 min walk), Mukti Mandapa, Puri (1 min walk), Radhakanta Math, Puri (8 min walk).

How to get to Vimala Temple by public transport?

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Bus to Puri station (21 min walk)