Ananta Vasudeva Temple
Vishnu (Ananta and Vasudeva) temple · Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, India
Photo: Sandeepsaho · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
The Ananta Vasudeva (Ananta Basudeba) Temple is a Vaishnava temple in the Old Town of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, near the Bindusagar tank and about 0.2 km from the Lingaraj Temple. Odisha Tourism calls it one of the most prominent Vaishnava shrines in Bhubaneswar.
It was built in the 13th century CE by Queen Chandrika Devi of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. Odisha Tourism describes the deities as Vishnu in his forms of Ananta (Balabhadra) and Vasudeva (Jagannatha), with the goddess Ekanamsa (Subhadra) placed between them.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Ananta Vasudeva Temple
The temple is known for its daily food offering. Odisha Tourism notes that it serves traditional Odia temple food as abhada (prasad), a meal of rice, dal and vegetable curries, reflecting the belief that the Lord's food is shared by all devotees.
An inscription associated with the temple, known as the Anantavasudeva inscription, is cited in the Orissa Review for its early description of Ekamra Kshetra, the sacred zone of old Bhubaneswar, as a holy place 'adorned with hundreds of mango-groves' and surrounded by many temples.
Heritage
History of Ananta Vasudeva Temple
Odisha Tourism dates the temple to the 13th century CE and credits Queen Chandrika Devi of the Eastern Ganga dynasty with building it. A historical chronology in the Government of Odisha's Orissa Review (April 2011) places this in 1278 and identifies Chandrika Devi as the daughter of the Eastern Ganga king Anangabhima Deva III.
The temple is on the Archaeological Survey of India's list of centrally protected monuments in Odisha, under the name 'Ananta Basudeva temple', Bhubaneswar.
Architecture and sacred features
According to Odisha Tourism, the complex is a fully developed example of Kalinga architecture. It has four main parts: the deula (sanctum tower), the jagamohana (assembly hall), the nata-mandapa (dance hall, once used for ritual performances) and the bhoga-mandapa (hall of offerings), which is still associated with the temple's food offerings.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
As listed by Odisha Tourism (checked October 2026), there is no entry fee. Dress codes and entry rules may change, so confirm current arrangements with Odisha Tourism or the temple office before travelling.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Location
How to Reach Ananta Vasudeva Temple
The temple is in Old Town, Bhubaneswar, near Bindusagar and the Lingaraj Temple. Odisha Tourism lists Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, as the nearest airport and Bhubaneswar railway station as the nearest railhead.
Location: Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, India
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
Nearest railway station: Bhubaneswar
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Questions
Ananta Vasudeva Temple: Frequently Asked Questions
Who built the Ananta Vasudeva Temple?
Queen Chandrika Devi of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, in the 13th century CE. The Orissa Review identifies her as the daughter of King Anangabhima Deva III and dates the temple to 1278.
Which deities are worshipped at the Ananta Vasudeva Temple?
Odisha Tourism describes the deities as Vishnu in his forms of Ananta (Balabhadra) and Vasudeva (Jagannatha), with the goddess Ekanamsa (Subhadra) between them.
What is the abhada served at the Ananta Vasudeva Temple?
It is the temple's food offering (prasad). Odisha Tourism describes it as a traditional Odia meal of rice, dal and vegetable curries.
How far is the Ananta Vasudeva Temple from the Lingaraj Temple?
About 0.2 km, according to Odisha Tourism. Both temples are in Old Town, Bhubaneswar, near the Bindusagar tank.
Is the Ananta Vasudeva Temple a protected monument?
Yes. It is on the Archaeological Survey of India's list of centrally protected monuments in Odisha.
Is there an entry fee?
Odisha Tourism lists no entry fee (checked October 2026). Confirm locally before visiting.
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q2578551 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — Ananta Vasudeva Temple — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha — Ananta Basudeva Temple
- Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha — Bhubaneswar – destination page
- Government of Odisha, Information & Public Relations Department — Orissa Review, April 2011 (historical chronology; 'Lingaraj Worship in Ekamra Kshetra')
- Archaeological Survey of India — Alphabetical list of monuments – Orissa (archived)
- Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha — Lingaraj Temple (nearby attractions)
Further reading: Ananta Vasudeva Temple on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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