Ladu Baba Temple, Bhubaneswar

Ladu Baba Temple

Ladu Baba Temple is a temple in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. 

• Ladu Baba Temple was built in the 13th Century AD.
• Ladu Baba Temple was formerly known as Kainchhi Temple.

Ladu Baba Temple

Tourist Attractions :

• Ladu Baba temple is located in the Uttara daraja, Badu Sahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar. 
• On the right side of Ratha road, leading from Lingaraj Market Complex Chowk to Badheibanka Chowk. 
• It is 30.00 metres north of Chitrakarini temple and 70.00 metres south of Mohini temple. 
• The temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum of the temple is empty. However, the sculptural embellishments in the outer walls suggest that the temple was originally dedicated to Lord Siva.

Tradition & legends :

• According to the local tradition the deity was rescued and shifted from Ravana’s Lanka to Ekamra Kshetra during the conflagration of Svarna Lanka on the eve of Rama-Ravana war.