It is located from 2 km distance from Lingaraj shrine.

Legend goes as when Rama was returning from Lanka after victory over Ravana, Goddess Sita asked to worship Shiva here.

[citation needed] Traditionally during Ashokashtami, which falls one day before to Rama Navami in Chaitra Lord Lingaraja comes to this temple by a large chariot called Rukuna Rath and stays for four days.

Historically the temple dates back to 9th century.

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