Baladev Jew Temple in Kendrapara | Odisha Tourism | Things to do in Baladev Jew Temple Places to visit near Baladev Jew Temple

Baladev Jew Temple is situated in Ichhapur (Tulasi Khetra), Kendrapara, Odisha. Baladevjew Temple is a very famous temple of Odisha and Balarama is its main divinity. It is generally known as the land of Lord Jagannath but it is equally important as the land of Lord Balabhadra , the elder brother of Lord Jagannath, worshipped as Lord Baladev Jiu at Kendrapara ,however, Jagannath and Subhadra are also worshiped in the Ratna Sinhasan in the main temple. If Jagannath rules at Puri, Baladev Jiu rules at Kandrapada.However, Jagannath and Subhadra are also worshipped in the Ratna Sinhasan in the main temple. An idol representing tulasi as a goddess in a seated position is also present after the sacred seven steps. An idol representing tulasi as a goddess in a seated position is also present after the sacred seven steps.Baladevjew Temple is constructed over an area of 2 acres of land. There are 2 parts in the total area. In one part, different temples are there and the other part is a beautiful garden. There is a boundary around the temple, 46 feet high.The main temple is 75 feet high and 40 feet wide. The main temple has a 7 step construction and heavy baulamalia stone are used in this construction. There are other small temples inside the premise, where other Gods and Goddesses are worshipped.There are four main parts of Baladev Jew Temple are Bada Deula or Sri Mandir, Majhi Mandir or Bhog Mandap, Jagamohan or Natya Mandir, Bata Mandir or Mukhashala. All the temples have beautiful architecture and are constructed in traditional way.