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Shree Banikshetra
KIIT Temple Trust
Overview
A magnificent temple complex on the KIIT campus — where the Lord of the Universe blesses all who seek his grace
2007
Year Founded
1 Acre
Temple Complex
4
Sacred Deities
1000+
Daily Devotees
Shree Banikshetra
A Temple Born of
Devotion & Generosity
The spectacular Jagannath temple complex is erected over a sprawling one-acre land donated by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and KISS. The temple was inaugurated in 2007 by the Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, Sri Divyasingha Deb — a momentous occasion that established Shree Banikshetra as a spiritual landmark for Bhubaneswar.
The sanctum sanctorum houses Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Sudarshana in the sacred quartet known as Chaturdha Murti — exactly mirroring the divine arrangement at the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
The large temple complex is the most prominent spiritual landmark in the KIIT–KISS campus, attracting thousands of devotees and visitors every single day. The intricately carved exterior is widely regarded as iconic — a testament to the skill of the artisans who brought this divine vision to life.
“One cannot miss noticing the intricately carved exterior — a vision of devotion carved in stone, standing as a testament to faith and artistry.”
— Shree Banikshetra, Overview
The Divine Quartet
Chaturdha Murti —
The Four Sacred Presences
The sanctum of Shree Banikshetra houses the four divine deities in the ancient Jagannath tradition — together called the Chaturdha Murti.
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ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ
Lord Jagannath
Lord of the Universe — the supreme deity, infinite and all-pervading, present in the heart of every devotee.
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ଦେବୀ ସୁଭଦ୍ରା
Devi Subhadra
Divine sister — the embodiment of grace, compassion and the nurturing energy of the cosmos.
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ଶ୍ରୀ ବଳଭଦ୍ର
Lord Balabhadra
Elder brother of Jagannath — the embodiment of strength, discipline and the power of spiritual knowledge.
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ଶ୍ରୀ ସୁଦର୍ଶନ
Lord Sudarshana
The divine discus — symbol of invincible righteousness and the power that destroys ignorance and evil.
Within the Complex
The Sacred Sub-Temples
Shree Banikshetra is not a single temple but a magnificent complex of multiple sacred shrines — each dedicated to a deity, each a destination of devotion.
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Main Jagannath Temple
~47 ft 6 in
The presiding temple housing the Chaturdha Murti — designed in the Rekha Deul pattern of Kalinga architecture, the tallest structure of the complex.
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Goddess Bimala Temple
23 ft 6 in
Located at the south-west corner of the complex. Devi Bimala is considered the Shakti peeth of the temple — her presence sanctifies the entire complex.
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Goddess Mahalakshmi Temple
24 ft 6 in
Located at the north-west corner. Mahalakshmi — the goddess of wealth and abundance — blesses devotees with prosperity and wellbeing.
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Pancha Mahashakti Temple
24 ft
Enshrines Maa Bhubaneswari, Maa Saraswati, Maa Sathi, Maa Savitri and Maa Gayatri — built between the Bimala and Mahalaxmi temples.
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Sri Kashi Viswanath Temple
23 ft
Lord Shiva as Kashi Viswanath — located to the left of the Lion’s Gate (eastern entrance), bringing the blessings of the eternal city of Kashi.
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Bata Ganesha Temple
24 ft 6 in
Lord Ganesha enshrined under a sacred banyan tree — the remover of obstacles, the first deity to be invoked in every ritual and prayer.
Experience the Divine
Why Shree Banikshetra
is Special
Shree Banikshetra is more than a temple — it is a spiritual ecosystem designed to give every visitor a complete sacred experience.
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Modelled on Puri
All rituals, sevas and festivals at Shree Banikshetra mirror the sacred traditions of the original Jagannath Temple at Puri — bringing Puri’s divine grace to Bhubaneswar.
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Serene Campus Setting
Nestled amidst the green campuses of KIIT and KISS, the temple offers a tranquil, peaceful and spiritually charged atmosphere — a sanctuary amidst academic life.
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Annadanam
Mahaprasad — the sacred food offering of Lord Jagannath — is distributed daily to all devotees, students and visitors, continuing the ancient tradition of the Ananda Bazaar.
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42+ Festivals a Year
From the grand Rath Yatra to Snana Purnima, Janmashtami, Kartika Puja and beyond — the temple calendar is alive with colour, devotion and community celebration throughout the year.
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16 Daily Sevas
From Mangala Alati at dawn to Pahuda at night, the deities are served with 16 daily rituals performed by trained Pujapandas in strict accordance with Vedic tradition.
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Open to All
Shree Banikshetra warmly welcomes devotees of all backgrounds, beliefs and walks of life. The Lord of the Universe knows no distinction — all are equal before his grace.
