Odisha

The Lingaraj Temple, located in the city of Bhubaneswar, is an ancient and the largest temple in the city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it was constructed in the 7th century by King Jajati Keshari. 

This temple holds immense reverence due to the belief that the Linga, representing Lord Shiva, manifested naturally within it. The Linga stands at an impressive height of 8 inches above the temple floor and has a diameter of about 8 feet. Situated in the old part of Bhubaneswar Town, Lingaraj Temple is easily accessible via local transportation.

Jagannath Temple

The Jagannath Temple stands as one of India's highly esteemed religious sites, attracting hundreds of thousands of devotees annually. 

It holds a distinguished place among the four Dhams (the holiest of holy places) in India, along with Dwarika, Badrinath, and Rameswaram. 

Within its sacred walls in Puri, Odisha, Lord Krishna is venerated in His form as Lord Jagannath. Alongside Him reside His elder brother, Lord Balbhadra, and His younger sister, Goddess Subhadra.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Konark Sun Temple stands as a remarkable testament to ancient craftsmanship, the flow of creative ideas, and a repository of knowledge. 

Devoted to the Sun God, Surya, the temple's entrance is where the first rays of the sun touch each day. While a significant portion of the temple has deteriorated over time, the remaining structure retains enough allure to enchant visitors.