Beleswar Temple
ବେଲେଶ୍ୱର ମନ୍ଦିର
An ancient Shiva temple on a dune beside the coastal road, said to have been built by Rama, with the quiet, uncrowded Beleswar Beach at its foot.
The temple stands by the sea about 12 km from Puri on the way to Konark. It houses a Shiva lingam, and the wide, sparsely visited beach beside it is good for watching the sunrise and taking a walk. The waves are large, so swimming is not recommended. The temple is small, and most visitors stop for 20 to 30 minutes on the way to Konark.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Ramachandi Temple & Beach
- Gundicha Temple
- Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
- Atharanala Bridge
- Narendra Pokhari
- Puri Beach
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village