Biswanath Temple

Biswanath Temple

The Temple is located on the upper part of Biswanath Mundia hill near Delang in Puri district, close to Puri and Bhubaneswar. Archeologists opine that there are many Buddhist stupas in this hill. Biswanath Hill is known for its ancient monastery of Dignag, the Buddhist Logician and Philosopher.There is also the archeological remains of a Varaha image.
BISWANATH temple, Popularly known as BISWANATH Mundia is famous for Mahaprabhu Siva Biswanath. It is situated at the top of a Mundia(ROCK).It is 1/2 km from Delang Block in Puri district and the Block is situated at just lower to the BISWANATH Mundia. The nearest Station is Motari and Kanas Road. But Motari station is at walkable distance from the BISWANATH Mundia. Mahasivratri, Mahabisuvsankranti and many more days of Lord Siva, are celebrated here. Marriages are also held here. It is a very good place for picnic.