Bindusagar Lake & Ananta Vasudeva Temple
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A sacred tank at the heart of the old town, said to hold water from holy rivers across India. Its east bank is home to one of the few Vishnu temples in the city.
Bindusagar Lake is the core of Bhubaneswar's old town. This rectangular stone-stepped tank is surrounded by small shrines, and a small pavilion stands in the lake. During the Rath Yatra chariot festival, the image of Lingaraja is brought here. The Ananta Vasudeva Temple on the east bank, built in the 13th century, enshrines Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra. It is the most important Vishnu temple in the old town and is famous for mahaprasad, the food cooked in its temple kitchen for devotees. Non-Hindus generally may not enter. The lakeside path is free, and early mornings offer a view of worshippers bathing and praying.
Opening hours
Lakeside open all day; temple approx. 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Vaital Deula
- Parashurameshvara Temple
- Lingaraj Temple
- Mukteshvara Temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Odisha State Museum
- Brahmeswara Temple
- Odisha Crafts Museum (Kala Bhoomi)