Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- The 15th edition of the Puri Heritage Walk explored the history, architecture, and cultural significance of several lesser-known heritage sites located in Puri Sadar Block.
The walk not only highlighted Odisha's rich temple building tradition but also brought attention to centuries-old shrines lying in the shadow of the iconic Jagannath Temple.
The walk commenced early on the second Sunday morning from Atharanala. Participants first passed through Jagannath Ballabh village before reaching Mali Balia village, where they offered prayers at the ancient Neelakantheswar Mahadev Temple.
Dating back to the Ganga dynasty era, this rare shrine houses both Shiva and Shakti worshipped together in a single sanctum sanctorum, ...