Gokarneswar temple is situated on the banks of the Brahmani river, just 1 km from Jaraka and a little distance away, about 28 km from Jajpur town. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva. It happens to be one of the oldest ethnic temples of Odisha. Throughout the year, devotees from different regions of Odisha visit the temple to worship Lord Mahadev.
The main festival of this temple is Mahashivratri, and devotees come from afar to perform puja on this occasion. There is a specific ritual wherein flowers, fruits, or grains, are offered to the deity, after which devotees come to the temple for Abhishek, pouring water on lord Shiva. Gokarneswar Mandir is one of the famous temples in Jajpur, Odisha.
Tourist Facilities, Transportation, Tourist Attractions, How to Reach, Accessibility
Entry Time
Gokarneshwara Temple opening time is Monday to Sunday 6 am to 8 pm
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit Gokarneshwara Temple at all times of the year.
The Closest Bus Stand from Gokarneshwara Temple
The Closest Bus stand is Dharmasala, which is located around 2 Km distance from Gokarneshwara Mandir
The Closest Railway Station
The Closest Railway Station is Jajpur, which is located around 30 Km distance from Gokarneshwara Temple
The Closest Airport
The Closest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, which is located around 103 Km distance from Gokarneshwara Mandir