Alarnatha Temple in Puri

Alarnatha Temple, or Alvarnaath, is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in Brahmagiri at a distance of 25 km from Puri, Odisha. The temple is associated with the visit of the Alwar saint Ramanujacharya to Orissa. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu saw Shri Jagannatha daily during his stay in Puri. During Anavasara, when Lord and his siblings were taken to the secret place for 15 days, he was unable to see his dear Lord. So, as per legend, the Lord directed him to go to Brahmagiri and visit his other temple called Alarnatha.The temple's peaceful atmosphere and Kalinga-style architecture make it a spiritual and architectural treasure. Lord Alarnatha is shown as Vishnu with four arms, holding a conch(shankha), discus(chakra), mace(gada) and lotus.How to Reach Alarnatha TempleThe temple can be easily reached by different modes of transport, which leads one to the temple comfortably. Some ways to reach the temple are given below.By RailPuri railway station is the nearest railway station, which leads one easily to the temple. As there are many direct trains from the major cities nearby and far. Also, the facilities of taxis and public transport are available from the station to reach the temple.By Air The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, at a distance of 60 km from the temple. Thus, one can easily reach this airport and then go to the temple. One can book a taxi or can take the public transport to reach the temple from the airport.By RoadThe city is well connected to the highway, which helps one reach the temple easily and comfortably. You can even book a taxi or take public transportation, which is frequently available from the nearby major cities. Thus, to reach the temple, one can even take the roadway.Best Time to VisitThe best time to visit the Alarnatha temple is from October to February, in the winter months. This will lead you to explore the temple easily, and sightseeing can be done in the best way.When visiting Puri, you must check affordable Dharamshala to stay peacefully.