Ladoo Baba Temple
Nayagarh district, Odisha
Laddu Baba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva worshipped as Laddukeshwar but affectionately called Laddu Baba in the town of Sharanakula in Nayagarh district of Odisha, India. The temple dating back to medieval times shows a fusion of Kalinga and Dravidian temple architecture. Unlike most other Hindu temples, the prayers have traditionally been conducted by priests belonging to low caste. The temple is an important pilgrimage for Shaivites in southern Odisha. Mahashivaratri is the major festival.
From the Wikipedia article Laddu Baba Temple, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it is
Nayagarh district, Odisha. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Rambha railway station (RBA), about 69 km by road.
- By air: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), about 100 km by road.
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