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Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar

Coordinates: 20°16′39.54″N 85°50′34.44″E / 20.2776500°N 85.8429000°E / 20.2776500; 85.8429000
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20°16′39.54″N 85°50′34.44″E / 20.2776500°N 85.8429000°E / 20.2776500; 85.8429000

Ram Mandir, (odia:ରାମ ଦେଉଳ) in the heart of Bhubaneswar,[1] near Kharavel Nagar, Janpath,[2] is a temple housing beautiful images of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita. The high rising spire of the main temple visible from many parts of the capital city, is its main attraction. Built and managed by a private trust, the temple complex also comprises shrines devoted to ochre-painted marble idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva and other gods.

Festivals

Almost every festival of Hindus are celebrated around the year. Ram Navami, Vivaha Panchami, Janmashtami, Dussehra, Shivaratri, Pana Sankranti are the major ones. The magnificent Aarathi during morning and evening draws a lot of devotees. Annual fair is also organised here on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi.

References

  1. ^ http://www.odishatourism.gov.in/?q=node/193
  2. ^ The India Travel Planner. Cross Section Publications (P) Limited. 1989.

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