Vaishnodevi Temple

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Vaishnodevi Temple

Rourkela, Rourkela

About this place

Vaishnodevi Temple is important religious shrine located atop Durgapur Hill in Rourkela city, serving as replica of original Vaishnodevi Temple situated on Trikuta Hills near Jammu, Kashmir. The replication connection links Rourkela pilgrims to venerated Jammu pilgrimage site. The original Jammu Vaishnodevi shrine is one of India's most significant pilgrimage destinations attracting millions of devotees.

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Getting there

Nearest railway

Rourkela RS (5 km)

Nearest airport

Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda (65 km)

By road

Good — accessible from Rourkela (5 km)

Plan your visit

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

0.5–2 hours needed

Free entry

Kid friendly

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