Lingaraja Temple is a very famous Hindu Mandir located in Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Harihara. The meaning of Harihara means Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Hara (Lord Shiva). According to Hindu mythology, this place of worship houses a Swayambhu Shivalinga. Many people from all over the world are especially attracted by the architecture of the temple. Every day, thousands of devotees visit Lingaraja Temple for Darshan, Pooja, and Aarti. Moreover, devotees can also do Rudrabhisheka and Bhog in the temple.
About Lingaraj Temple
As we all know in the state of Odisha many Hindu temples are situated for Hindu devotees. One of them, the Lingaraja Temple (ଲିଙ୍ଗରାଜ ମନ୍ଦିର) is the most popular pilgrimage site in the Odisha state. The Lingaraj Temple is purely dedicated to the Lord Shiva. This temple was built by King Jajati Kesari in the 11th century CE and became the largest temple in the Odisha state. Currently, the temple is managed or progressed by the Temple Trust Board and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The board of the Lingaraj Temple confirmed that around 6,000 devotees visit the temple every day for the Darshan of Lord Shiva. During the festival time, you can face a heavy rush in the temple. Well, the main importance of the temple is that this is the oldest temple in Bhubaneswar and Lord Shiva is worshipped in this temple as Harihara. According to the Hindu religion, the Harihara countenance of the Vishnu and Shiva Lingaraja Temple.
Lingaraja Temple Bhubaneswar Timings
| Day | Timing |
| Monday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Sunday | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
NOTE: Lingaraja Temple (ଲିଙ୍ଗରାଜ ମନ୍ଦିର) is not open to non-Hindus.
Lingaraj Temple Darshan Timings
Many devotees visit the Lingaraj Temple Odisha, especially for the Darshan of Lord Shiva Ji.
| Day | Temple Darshan | Timing/ Schedule |
| Mon to Sun | Temple Opening Timings | 02:00 |
| Mon to Sun | Morning Hours | 02:00 to 12:00 |
| Mon to Sun | Evening Hours | 15:00 to 22:30 |
| Mon to Sun | Temple Closing Timings Hours | 22:30 |
Lingaraj Temple Aarti & Pooja Timings
| Temple Rituals | Day | Pooja/ Aarti Timing |
| Temple opening Time | Mon to Sun | 02:00 |
| Mangal Aarti | Mon to Sun | 02:30 |
| Ballav Bhoga | Mon to Sun | 04:00 |
| Pahili Bhoga | Mon to Sun | 05:30 |
| Rudrabhisheka, Mahanyasa Rudrabhisheka | Mon to Sun | 06:00 to 10:00 |
| Anna Bhog made with 56 items | Mon to Sun | 10:00 to 11:00 |
| Rudrabhisheka, Mahanyasa Rudrabhisheka | Mon to Sun | 11:00 to 16:00 |
| Sakala Dhup | Mon to Sun | 12:00 |
| Madyana Dhup | Mon to Sun | 15:00 |
| Aarti | Mon to Sun | 17:00 to 18:00 |
| Sandhya Dhup | Mon to Sun | 19:30 |
| Badasinghar | Mon to Sun | 22:00 |
| Temple Closing Hours | Mon to Sun | 22:30 |
Lingaraja Temple Rudrabhisheka Timings
- In the Hindu Religion, Lord Shiva is God and Hindu Devotees can do the Rudrabhisheka. Similarly, devotees can also do the Rudrabhisheka in the Lingaraj Temple.
- The Rudrabhisheka at the temple is performed two times one in the Morning Hours at 6:00 am – 10:00 am and the other in the afternoon hours from 11.00 AM – 04.00 PM.
- Always remember, that the temple only allows one family each day to participate in the Rudrabhisheka.
- Devotees can easily book the Rudrabhisheka online in Advance. And the cost of the tickets is Rs. 11,000 per family to participate in the Rudrabhisheka.
Lingaraj Temple Bhog Schedule
Devotees can also participate in the Bhog Rituals in the temple.
| Ballav Bhoga | 3:00 AM |
| Pahil Bhoga | 5:30 AM |
Lingaraj Temple Prasad Timings
Every day, the pandit of the Lingaraja Temple (ଲିଙ୍ଗରାଜ ମନ୍ଦିର) offered the prashad to devotees. So Prasad is available from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Lingaraj Temple every day.