Ladukeshwar

Temples, heritage and monuments

Ladoo Baba Temple is a Hindu temple that stands in dedication to Lord Shiva, worshiped as Ladukeshwar and affectionately called Ladoo Baba in the town of Sharanakula in Nayagarh District of Odisha. The Shrine of Lord Ladukeswar, popularly known as Ladoo Baba, stands 100 km from Bhubaneswar on the Nayagarh-Aska Road and 13 km from Nayagarh town. The temple, dating back to medieval times, displays a fusion of Kalinga and Dravidian temple architecture. The region goes by the popular names Hari and Hara, and its religious significance makes it an important center in the tourism industry of Nayagarh. During the occasion of Mahashivaratri, a bulk of pilgrims assemble at the core of the city.

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