Markandeshwar Temple

Markandeshwar Temple is a sacred Hindu temple in the Indian state of Odisha. Located in the district of Puri, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the fifty-two sacred Shiva shrines in India. It was built by the sage Markandeya at the exact spot where he was saved by Lord Shiva. Presently, it is frequented on a huge scale by Hindus as well as Non-Hindus.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Markandeshwar Temple is known for the divine ambiance because it is one of the fifty-two sacred shrines of Lord Shiva all over India.

2)    It stands in the Hindu style of architecture and is said to be visited by the renowned mathematician and astronomer Ramanujan.

3)    There are different timings for the aartis that take place here. Being a part of it is purely divine.

4)    The festival of Maha Shivaratri is a major occasion celebrated at this temple. The shrine remains flooded by the devotees and special prayers are carried throughout the day.

Best Time To Visit:-
Since it is a famous shrine, it can be visited throughout the year without any special planning. The temple gets flooded by devotees on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, thus, one should be careful before marking a trip to this temple on such an occasion.

Reaching There:-
There lies no hassle in reaching Markandeshwar Temple in Odisha. It is well-connected via all major roads and can be easily reached by hiring the service of the local autos and taxis.

Nearest Railway Station:- Puri Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Biju Patnaik Airport