Sakshigopal Temple
ସାକ୍ଷୀଗୋପାଳ ମନ୍ଦିର
A temple to the "witness Krishna," traditionally visited after worshipping Jagannath to "check in" and complete the pilgrimage.
The temple lies in Sakshigopal town, about 20 kilometers north of Puri. It is dedicated to Krishna and Radha. According to legend, Krishna personally bore witness for a Brahmin, which is why he is called "Sakshi Gopal" (the witness Gopal). Believers hold that a pilgrimage to Puri is only recognized by the deity if it is completed with a visit here. The temple is in the Kalinga style. Mobile phones are not allowed inside. It lies beside the road from Puri to Bhubaneswar, so it is easy to stop on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village
- Atharanala Bridge
- Gundicha Temple
- Narendra Pokhari
- Markandeshwar Temple & Tank
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Lokanatha Temple
- Swargadwar