About Markandesvara Temple
This temple is another famous Shiv temple in Puri, also known as Markandesvara Temple, Markandeswara Mahadeva Temple, and Markandeya Shiva Temple. The temple is situated on Markandeswar street.It is constructed by sage Markandeya and therefore named Markandeswara Temple.
Connected with the rituals of Chandan Yatra, Sital Sasthi, Kaliyadalan Balabhadra Janma and Ashram Bije, the temple is one of the Pancha Tirthas of Puri and also one of the fifty-two sacred Shiva temples of the country.
According to the mythology, sage Markandeya was saved by Lord Shiva from a great danger. Sage Markandeya erected a Shiva temple out of dedication. There is a Markandeya tank which is an open structure and it enclosed within a stone wall made of laterite blocks. The tank is presently used for rituals as well as for normal bathing. Rituals like Pinda Dana, Mundan Kriya etc. are observed on the steps of the tank.
Though the temple has been abandoned, visitors or tourists visiting the temple can view the Siva-lingam with the circular Yoni pitha in the sanctum in the centre of the temple. Markandeshwara Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples in Puri town of Odisha. This temple resembles another ancient temple in Bhubaneshwar, the Samesvara Siva temple
Puri Tour Packages
Memorable 4 Days Bhubaneswar to Puri Tour Package
Luxury 3nights 4 Days Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark Trip Package
Beautiful 5 Days 4 Nights Puri Wildlife Holiday Package
Ecstatic 4 Days Puri, Kolkata and Gangasagar Trip Package
5 Nts/6Days Jagannath Puri, Konark, Chilka & Gopalpur Trip Package
Cultural 3Nts 4 Days JAGANNATH PURI, BHUBANESWAR KONARK & CHILIKA Package
6 Days Bhubaneswar, Konark, Puri and Kolkata Holiday Package
Family Getaway 3 Days KONARK Beach Tour Package
Ecstatic 3 Days Bhubaneswar, Konark with Puri Vacation Package
Family Getaway 3 Days 2 Nights KONARK Holiday Package
2 Days 1 Night PURI Wildlife Trip Package
2 Nts/3 Days Jagannath Puri Konark Bhubaneswar Package
Jagannath Puri & Gangasagar Tour 7N/8D
Best 9 Days 8 Nights Bhubaneswar, Angul, Satkosia National Park with Satkosia Nature Trip Package
Ecstatic 8 Days 7 Nights Chilika Culture Vacation Package
8 Days 7 Nights Calcutta, Bhuvaneshwar, Puri with Konark Vacation Package
Family Getaway 8 Days 7 Nights Bhuvaneshwar Holiday Package
Ecstatic 15 Days 14 Nights Kakinara Tour Package
Beautiful 21 Days 20 Nights Agra Tour Package
Beautiful 15 Days 14 Nights Bhubaneswar Vacation Package
Kalimpong Tour Package for 16 Days 15 Nights
Family Getaway 16 Days 15 Nights Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Chilika Lake, Gopalpur On Sea, Rayagada, Jeypore, Rayagada, Taptapani with Puri Tour Package
Memorable 16 Days Mumbai to Agra Tour Package
17 Days Delhi to Dwarka Tour Package
Markandesvara Temple Rating & Reviews
People Also Visit
Konark Sun Temple - Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man.
Similar Activities in Odisha
Konark Sun Temple - Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man.
Similar Activities in India
Similar Activities Outside India
- Home
- India
- Puri Tours
- About Markandesvara Temple
- Log in
- Enquiry Form
To City (Destination)
From City
Travel Date
Travel Duration (In Days)
Adult
Child
Infant
Travel With
Hotel
Rooms
Interested In
Budget (in INR)
Ticket Booked ?
Ticket Required?
Mode of Transport
Ticket Category
I will book
Date of Birth
Gender
Marital Status
Income (Per Month)
Nationality
Preferred Language
No. of International Trips
Do you have a Visa ?
Do you have a Passport?
Preferred Time to Call
We have identified additional inquiries related to your tour. Please review them and let us know if there are any inquiries you would like us to remove.