Buddhanath Temple
Khordha district, Odisha
The 12th-century Buddhanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is in the village of Garedi Panchana in the block of Balipatna about 22 km (14 mi) away from the city of Bhubaneswar, India. The temple is said to have been built by the king Chodaganga Dev of the Somavanshi dynasty. Legend has it that snakebite victims do not die if they are brought to the temple premises. The temple is built on Tantric principles. The temple was renovated recently with funds from the 14th financial commission.
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Where it is
Khordha district, Odisha. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Bhubaneswar railway station (BBS), about 17 km by road.
- By air: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), about 18 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Konark Sun Temple – Konark, Puri district, Odisha (about 47 km)
- Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri – Grand Road (Bada Danda), Puri, Odisha (about 57 km)
- Maa Biraja Temple, Jajpur – Jajpur town, on the Baitarani (Vaitarani) river, Jajpur district (about 102 km)
- Maa Tara Tarini Temple – Kumari Hills, on the Rushikulya river near Purusottampur, Ganjam district (about 169 km)
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