Jain Tour of Odisha

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station, transfer to Puri & enroute visit to Pipplli (Applique work village), Sakhi Gopal Temple then check in hotel, evening visit to the 12th century world famous Jagannath Temple (one of the four dhams,Only Hindus are allowed inside the premises of Jagannath temple), enjoy at golden beach(Amazing sceneries of sunrise & sun set), back to hotel & overnight at Puri.

After breakfast proceed to Konark & enroute visit to Sudarshan Sand Art Museum, Ramchandi temple, Chandrabhaga beach (cultural and traditional identity of Orissa, which is famous for its long stretch of golden sand bordered with casuarinas), Konark Museum, Sun temple(The temple was built by King Narasimhadeo in the 13th century, it is counted among the 7 wonders of India, famous for world heritage site & also known as “Black Pagoda”) & Enjoy the Beautiful Light & Sound Show (Closed On Monday) and then back to Puri hotel & overnight stay at Puri.

After breakfast, checkout from hotel then drive to Bhubaneswar & enroute visit to Raghurajpur (Art & Crafts Village, famous for Hand Painting Works), Dhaulagiri (is one of the famous Buddhist destinations in India, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced the path of violence and embraced Buddhism, after witnessing the devastation of Kalinga war & also known as “Peace Pagoda”), Lingaraj Temple(Dedicated to Harihara, a combination of Lord Shiv & Vishnu, this temple was constructed in the 11th century, by JajatiKeshari, a Somavanshi king), Mukteswar temple(This temple became famous as “Gem Of Odisha Architecture” ), then check in to the Hotel & relax. After fresh up visit to State Museum (Closed on Monday), Ram temple, free time for Shopping at Ekamra Haat and then back to Hotel & Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast visit Digambara Jaina Temple is a Jain temple in Bhubaneswar, in the state of Odisha, India. The temple is on the top of Khandagiri hill. This hill is honeycombed with a series of rock-cut Jaina caves, commissioned by King Kharavela in 1st century BCE. The enshrining deities are a series of Jaina tirthankara images.

Parsvanath Jain Temple – I is located in Digambara Jain Temple precinct in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. It is a living temple. The temple is facing towards east. The enshrined deity is Parsvanath. This image is made of marble. The image is flanked by two sculptural panels carved with two images in each panel.

Parsvanath Jain Temple – II is located in Bhubaneswar. This temple is located in the Digambar Jain Temple precinct in Khandagiri. The temple is still used for worship. It faces towards the east. The enshrined image in it is of Parsvanatha in a standing pose, crowned with a serpent hood. At the base two diminutive male images are on either side. The main image is flanked

by four Jain meditators each with two images and then back to hotel & relax. After fresh up visit to Rajarani temple (This temple is an 11th-century Hindu temple major attractions of the temple consist of the elaborately carved figurines), Persurameswar Temple and then back to hotel & Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast drive to Cuttack & visit Dhabaleswar Temple (It is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. The temple, located on an island on River Mahanadi, is embellished with stone carvings that date back to the early 10th and 11th century. The serene ambiance, in which the temple is situated, inspires spiritual feeling), then visit to Shri Swetambar Jain Murtipujak Tirth, Barabati Fort, Maritime Museum (Closed On Monday), then back to Bhubaneswar Hotel and overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast, checkout from the Hotel and visit Ram Temple, free time for Shopping at Ekamra Haat and then drop at Bhubaneswar Airport/ Railway station for your onward journey with sweet memories of Odisha.