A very nice beautiful, and holy pkace to visit, I visit here almost every time i visit puri . Markandeswara Temple is believed to be the holy place where sage Markandeya meditated on Lord Shiva as a child. The 13th century old temple welcomes the devotees with a sculpture of Lord Nataraja with ten hands and as one explores further, they will come face to face with various figures of Lord Shiva in all his forms and also many idols of Goddess Parvathi and Lord Ganesha. The stunning architectural and artistic beauty of the temple attracts tourists from all over the globe. Being located very close to PuriJagannath Temple, the devotees almost never leave town without visiting both these ancient temples. In my opinion every hindu have to visit here atleast one time in his/her lifelime.

Lovely........Lord Mahadev worshiped here.....Feel peace here....More interesting in the evening time because of no sun....

Loved to visit the place as mythology-lover.Touched the sacred water of the pond besides the temple.impressed with architecture of main temple

Its a very beautiful Temple. Its have a very large pond which is famous as markendeswar pond

A great holy place

Markandeswar Temple

Lovely place.

Nice and quiet place.

Its place is my home address....I am lucky to birth this place.This please is very peaceful place.

Good place

Nice environment and well defined culture of odisha.

Peaceful place

Behind the puri jagannath temple. Temple and its tank attributed to Sage Markandeya.

Markandeya is one among the Pancha Pandavas. God saved Markandeya from a severe danger from sea. The place where God saved Markanda is known as Markandeya, the holy place, on that particular spot Markandeya remained on meditation for a long time. At this place a Shiva Temple was constructed by sage Markandeya. The ancient Markandeswar Shiva Temple is situated in the Markandeswar street by the side of the Markandeswar tank, to the north of the Jagannath temple. This place can be approached on the right side of Markandeswar road leading from Markandeswar chowk to Prui-Brahmagiri road. The exact geographical location of this temple is LONGITUDE 85049’94”E and LATITUDE 19048’62”N.Markandeswar temple is also known as Markandesvara Temple, Markandeya Shiva Temple and Markandeswara Mahadeva Temple. This temple is facing towards east and the presiding deity is a Sivalinga. This temple is connected with the rituals of Chandan yatra, Balabhadra Janma, Ashram Bije, Sital Sasthi, Kaliyadalan etc. of the Jaganath temple. Festivals like Janmastami, Risi Panchami, Rakhi Purnima, Sivaratri, Sankranti, Narasimha Chaturdasi etc. are also observed with great devotion at this temple. This place is one of the Pancha Tirthas of Puri and also one of the fifty two sacred Shiva places of the country.Markandeya tank is an open structure and it enclosed within a stone wall made of dressed laterite blocks. The tank is rectangular is shape and 8.50 meters below the present road level. Its sides measure 350 feet on the northern side, 508 feet on the eastern side, 385 feet on the southern side and 542 feet on the western side. Bathing ghats are provided for the tourists in southern side of the tank. The tank is presently used for rituals as well as for normal bathing. Rituals like Pinda Dana, Mundan Kriya etc. are observed on the steps of the tank. The tank is fed by a natural spring from under ground. The excess and waste water is discharged through an outlet channel in the north eastern wall. As a result the water level of the tank remains constant throughout the year. The exact geographical location of this tank is LONGITUDE 85048’94”E LATITUDE 19048’62”N.Previously at the northern side of the tank there are seven stone images, each four feet high, kept over a platform representing the Sapta Matrukas or seven sacred mothers. These Seven Mothers are also accompanied by images of Lord Ganesha and Lord Virabhadra. I visited this temple on 02FEB2010 and found that the temple administration is creating a new temple for the Sapta Matrukas and all these images have already been shifted inside the under construction temple.Few ancient stone inscriptions found on the steps to the tank and the Markandeshwar Temple, are of great interest to historians. These stone inscriptions pertaining to the Ganga dynasty. Both Markandeswar temple and Markandeswar tank can be dated back to the 12th century AD. Puri became an important center of pilgrimage by the 12th century. The history in Puri also proves that Sri Ramanuja visited Puri during 1107 and 1117. Sri Ramanuja was followed by Vishnu Swami, who is known to establish the Vishnuswami Matha, near Markandeshwar Tank.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Cleanliness required

Because mercy of lord Jagannath and beautiful chambagha and puri beach

One of the Cleanest temple premises. The tank is a bit woe. A beautiful statue of meditating lord Shiva adds to the charms..

This place is amazing. It is said that Saint Markandeshwar is alive under the water body. Inside the temple we can see bubbles popping .

Visit only if time permits

Sri markendeswar temple,shiv as the teacher of lord jagannath,puri,place of birth of lord balabhadra(big brother of lord jagannath),place for rakshraj bali puja,place of piligrimage and savitri puja for mahalxmi devi(wife of lord jagannath ),place of birth of markendeswar rishi and markendeya puran and place of fight of yamraj(god of death) and shiva to give immortality to markendeswar,first tirth from panch tirth in puri etc and lot more for devotees of shiv and visnu.om namah shivaya......

Very ancient and powerful Shiva temple with lots of positive vibrations just need to pay attention for more cleaning it will be wonderful , wonderful lake near by

Its not tidy but nice statue and small temple and peaceful

Its a very good shiv temple with a pond in side the temple premises.

I love it in my all over world

It is a holy place.it is also so calm n quite place

Siva temple ... Area so clean and clear .... atmosphere is good...

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Peaceful place and salinity condition isnot very good But very good place

Its an iconic and historic place dedicated to lord Shiva.It has significant value in some rituals of Jagannath temple,puri.Youll get peace n harmony here which we all are looking for!

One of the old Lord Siva Temple along holy pond kown as Markanda Puskarini one holy pond among Panchatīrtha of the Holy city of puri

How a tample could be good or bad, it is the faith which make a stone to be worshipped as God and another kicked off. As far as place is concern nothing special but as you are here why to miss.

A dacoit sitting inside the temple sanctorum. Dont fall into his prey. Just offer prayers from outside and leave. Otherwise he will rob you of your money

There is a big statue of Lord Shiva. Nice place

Good temple. Good religious pond

A very nice place ..a tample of load siva

Its a historic and sacred hindu pilgrimage place at Puri

Ancient old great architecture and beautiful temple.

Historical pond. Great one. I learned swimming there only !

Best place

1st Tritha place in Puri.Good place for piligrimes.

A sense of wisdom and serenity prevails in the adobe of the ALMIGHTY SHIVA

Its one of the oldest place and visiting site of Puri

Nice and clean...toilets and bathrooms also available

Markandeshwar Temple is a place where sage Markandeya meditated on lord Shiva. He saw a small child on a banyan leaf floating on the sea and wondered upon. Finally lord Vishnu assured him from the doubt. The ancient Markandeswar Shiva Temple is situated in the Markandeswar street by the side of the Markandeswar tank, to the north of the Jagannath temple, Puri. This place can be approached on the right side of Markandeswar road leading from Markandeswar chowk to Puri-Brahmagiri road. Markandeya tank is an open structure and it enclosed within a stone wall made of dressed laterite blocks. Bathing ghats are provided for the tourists in southern side of the tank. The tank is used for rituals as well as for normal bathing. Rituals like Pinda Dana, Mundan Kriya etc. are observed on the steps of the tank. Both Markandeswar temple and Markandeswar tank can be dated back to the 12th century AD. Puri became an important center of pilgrimage by the 12th century. The history in Puri also proves that Sri Ramanuja visited Puri during 1107 and 1117.visite this place.

This is a holly pond (pancha tirtha) at Puri town near Narendra puskarani

I love it

Great n lovely view

Most of the tourists do not visit this temple which is 10 minute (walking distance) away from the main Jagannath Temple. The green colour of the pond just beside the temple is worth seen.

Its a temple based on the history of Lord shivas blessings on markanday rishi for his devotional quality

Jai Markandeswar. Awesome place of devotion.. please visit with your parents relative for better company .. Very gud location.. Temple is no doubt awesome ..We have been there last year.. Got down from bus taken from Bhubaneswar , purchased some flowers and other puja accesories , then had great glimpse of God shiva ,.....

The beauty of the pond is amazing .. need development ..

Nice place but beware of pandas

Its a holy place, many pilgrims visit here daily.

Markandeshwar Temple is a place where sage Markandeya meditated on lord Shiva. He saw a small child on a banyan leaf floating on the sea and wondered upon. Finally lord Vishnu assured him from the doubt. The ancient Markandeswar Shiva Temple is situated in the Markandeswar street by the side of the Markandeswar tank, to the north of the Jagannath temple, Puri. This place can be approached on the right side of Markandeswar road leading from Markandeswar chowk to Puri-Brahmagiri road. Markandeya tank is an open structure and it enclosed within a stone wall made of dressed laterite blocks. Bathing ghats are provided for the tourists in southern side of the tank. The tank is used for rituals as well as for normal bathing. Rituals like Pinda Dana, Mundan Kriya etc. are observed on the steps of the tank. Both Markandeswar temple and Markandeswar tank can be dated back to the 12th century AD. Puri became an important center of pilgrimage by the 12th century. The history in Puri also proves that Sri Ramanuja visited Puri during 1107 and 1117.

One of the sacred place in puri

Good

Very good Temple

Its the first holy place.

Soo nice temple

I love this place

Religious place, near Jagannath temple Puri.

Nyc temple

Great tample nice place

Very old Temple it is near Prem Kunj Ashram

Markandeya tank: Markandeya tank is an open structure and it enclosed within a stone wall made of dressed laterite blocks. After taking bath in Markandeya Sarovara one should take darshana of Markandeshvara Mahadeva, which gives the result of performing a Rajasuya Yagya and Ashvamedha Yagya.

It is one of the seven tirtha in Puri. Must visit to complete your pilgrimage to Puri.

Holly tirtha of pancha tritha

Super location back side talab is their.

Ok... But not clean

My place is always good

A temple with lake attached.

Awesome place in the world

Holy place of lord mahadev

Very nice place

Most amazing places

A tourist attraction

These pandas make things worse everywhere, always ready to loot

Good to see this temple

Worst surrounding along with full of garbage

Such a amazing place

Exquisite..

Nice place to hang on

Good temple in Puri

Its historical Temple of our city..

Loved it

Very good temple

Nice place

Lovely.

NICE place

Hindu Devotional Temple

Nice place

Nice temple

Good place.

Very nice

Beautiful temple

Jay Jagannath

Very good

Nice place...

Holy place

Peaceful place