Ananta Vasudeva Temple Bhubaneshwar

Odisha, Khurda, Bhubaneswar

Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Ananta Vasudeva Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Constructed in the 13th century, the temple also houses the idols of Lord Balarama and Subhadra. The temple dates back to the period of Chandrika Devi, the daughter of Anangabhima III, during the reign of the king Bhanudeva. Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the only Vaishnava temple in Bhubaneswar.

Legend

According to the legends, Lord Vishnu was worshiped at the place where Ananta Vasudeva Temple stands at present. The new temple was built in the 13th century by Queen Chandrika of Eastern Ganga dynasty. The shrine was named as Anata Vasudeva.

Architecture

The architecture of the Ananta Vasudeva Temple strikingly differs from the other nearby temples. The structure of the main edifice is resting on a plane stone platform and upon that, the three chambers namely Jagamohana, Natamandira and Bhogamandapa are erected. The temple exteriors and interiors are crafted with stone models of Hindu deities and of women. It is said that most women idols engraved on the temple walls for ornamentation lack originality. Still, the temple, even today is visited for its enticing art and surroundings.

Darsan Info

Temple open for Darshan on these timings: 6.30 AM - 7.00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

No specific dress code

Culture

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha is famous for its thousand year old cultural legacy. The city once housed more than 7000 shrines built in the last 2000 years. The Lingaraj Temple, Jaleshwar temple, Paschimesvara etc are some of the century old temples of Bhubaneswar. Today the city is balancing the responsibility of enshrining the old heritage shrines as well as giving space to the modern cultural aspects. The city is now an important tech hub of the East.

Bhubaneswar is the perfect example of the Indo-Aryan culture, at the same time the place has also accredited the existence of the Adivasis (natives) alongside. Their art, architecture and handicrafts project the enthusiasm the people have towards creative art and some of the Kala are century old.

The Odissi Dance is one of the finest classical dances in India. Though, it belongs to the Northern India's Hindustani Classical music, but still the dance and the music associated with it is exclusive par excellence.

Visitors to Bhubaneswar can explore the State Museum in Bhubaneswar that enshrines the reminiscences of the valorous past of Kalinga (the ancient name of Odisha).