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Baladevjew Temple - Tulasi Khetra Sacred Shrine
Kendrapara, Kendrapara
About this place
Shree Baladev Kshetra of Kendrapara is known as Gadaa Kshetra, Gupta Kshetra, or Tulasi Khetra, recognized alongside three other sacred Kshetras in Odisha. Built in 1700 by the King of Kujanga and Zamindar of Chhederabaranga, the temple complex features a main temple tower of 75 feet height, Jagamohana at 65 feet, BataMandir at 70 feet, and a beautiful Sri Mahalaxmi Temple of 45 feet.
Why it matters
Built 1700 AD by Marathas after 1661 Mughal demolition; 4th Kshetra of Odisha (Tulasi Khetra)
Ancient; current structure extensively renovated medieval period · Kalinga Rekha Deula
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Getting there
Nearest railway
Kendrapara Road RS (10 km)
Nearest airport
Biju Patnaik Intl Airport, Bhubaneswar (130 km)
By road
Good — 3 km from Kendrapara town on state road
Plan your visit
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
1–2 hours needed
Free entry
Year-round pilgrimage destination; peak during Rath Yatra (June-July), Snana Purnima, Janmashtami, Kartik Purnima
Moderate
Kid friendly Accessible Photo spot 7/10