Nilakantha Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar

#59 among attractions in Bhubaneswar

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Nilakantha Siva temple is located in the Kharakhia Baidyanatha temple precinct, Kharakhia Vaidyanath Sahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar. One can approach to this site on the left side of the Vaidyanath road leading from Lingaraja temple to Kapilesvara. This is a living temple and is facing towards the west. The enshrining deity of this temple is a Siva lingam within a circular yoni pitha at the centre of the sanctum sanatorium. The sanctum is 0.77 metres below the chandrasila. ()

Completed: XI centuryCoordinates: 20°14'6"N, 85°49'60"E

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Nilakantha Siva Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lingaraja Temple, Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Ekamra Kshetra, Parvati Temple.

~1250 ftN
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Lokanatha Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Yameshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Byamokesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Mahakala-Mahakali Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Patalesvara Siva Temple – III, Bhubaneswar
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Devasabha Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Which popular attractions are close to Nilakantha Siva Temple?

Nearby attractions include Kharakhia Vaidyanatha Precinct, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Markandeshwar Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Somesvara Siva Temple, Bhubaneswar (1 min walk), Manikarnika Tank, Bhubaneswar (5 min walk).

How to get to Nilakantha Siva Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nilakantha Siva Temple:

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Lingaraj Temple Road (28 min walk)