The Bindu Sarovar, also known as the Ocean Drop Tank is a sacred lake, located near the famous temples in Bhubaneswar. The Bindu Sarovar is surrounded by many temples and it is believed that this lake contains drops of water from every holy rivers, pools and tanks in India.
In the close vicinity of Bindu Sagar is the famous Lingaraj Temple and Ananta Vasudeva temples. The Ashokashtami festival held in the Lingaraj temple involves a ritual of bathing the main deity into the Bindu Sagar. It is a must visit for those who are visiting the famous temples of Bhubaneswar.