Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Bansberia
The presiding deity is worshipped here in his Ananta Vasudeva form along with his siblings Balabhadra (Balarama) and Subhadra, making it one of the few Vaishnavite temples in a primarily Shaivite region.
Architecture of the Temple
The temple follows the Kalinga style of architecture, similar to the famous Lingaraja Temple.
It has a Vimana (sanctum tower), Jagamohana (assembly hall), Natamandira (dance hall), and Bhoga Mandapa (offering hall).
Beautiful stone carvings of deities, floral motifs, and epic scenes adorn the temple walls.
Inside the sanctum, the idols of Krishna (Vasudeva), Balarama, and Subhadra are uniquely sculpted from black granite.
How to Reach to Temple
By Air:
- Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (~4 km away)
By Train:
- Nearest railway station: Bhubaneswar Railway Station (~3 km away)
By Road:
- Well connected by roads; local buses, autos, and taxis are available from any part of Bhubaneswar.
Location:
Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – very close to the Bindusagar Lake and Lingaraja Temple.
Temple Timings
