Places to Visit Near Vimala Temple Puri

The Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) in Puri, where the Vimala Temple stands inside the complex. Photo: Subashdas123, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Places to Visit Near Vimala Temple

विमला मंदिर के पास दर्शनीय स्थल

Page 5 of 7. Checked 17 October

Most places worth seeing near Vimala Temple are inside the same complex or a short ride away. This page puts them in order, from the nearest to a day trip.

Quick answer: Inside Srimandir, see Rohini Kunda, the pond next to Vimala Temple. In Puri, visit Gundicha Temple and the beach. For a day trip, go to Konark Sun Temple, about 35 km away.

Last verified: 17 October 2026. Timings, rules and facilities at Srimandir can change. Please confirm with the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration before you travel.

Inside the Srimandir Complex

श्रीमंदिर परिसर के भीतर

Vimala Temple is inside the Jagannath Temple complex. Because of the rules on phones, dress and entry, plan to see these on the same visit. The rules are on Vimala Temple Puri Timings, Rules and Live Darshan.

• Rohini Kunda. A sacred pond next to Vimala Temple. Wikipedia says its water is considered holy as the tirtha of Vimala.
• Jagannath Temple. The main temple. Our guide to Puri, the eastern Dham of Lord Jagannath tells the story.
• The Bhogamandapa shrine. The 2005 Orissa Review article says this shrine is said to be protected by eight Shaktis.

The Shakti Shrines of Puri

पुरी के शक्ति मंदिर

The 2006 Orissa Review names Vimala as one of the eight Chandis of Purushottama Kshetra. It lists the other seven as follows.

• Ramachandi
• Harachandi
• Vaseli
• Varahi
• Alamchandi
• Dakshina Chandi
• Jhadeswari

We have not verified the opening hours or the exact location of these shrines. Ask a local guide or your hotel before you go.

In Puri Town

पुरी शहर में

Place	Why go	Distance
Gundicha Temple	The destination of the Rath Yatra. Read why the Rath Yatra of Puri is the greatest	Short ride. Confirm locally
Puri beach	Quiet at dawn	About 2 km, per one guide

Gundicha Temple in Puri, the destination of the Rath Yatra. Photo: Aditya Mahar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Sunrise and fishing boats at Puri Beach. Photo: Phadke09, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Day Trips

एक दिन की यात्राएँ

Place	Why go	Distance
Konark Sun Temple	A 13th century temple. Read our Konark Sun Temple guide	About 35 km. Minibuses run from Puri
Bhubaneswar	Many old temples. Also the airport	About 60 km

Distances come from travel guides and local reports. Wikipedia's Puri page gives different figures for Konark and the beach, so check with a local driver.

For a full day at Konark, use our Konark Sun Temple Complete Travel Guide. Check the claims people repeat about it in the Konark Sun Temple Fact Check - True or False.

A carved chariot wheel of the Sun Temple, Konark. Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Other Adi Shakti Peethas

अन्य आदि शक्तिपीठ

Vimala is one of four Adi Shakti Peethas. The other three are Tara Tarini Temple near Berhampur in Ganjam, Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, and Kalighat Temple in Kolkata (the Dakshina Kalika peetha).

Tips for Seniors

बुज़ुर्गों के लिए सुझाव

• Rest between places. Puri's crowds are heavy at festival times.
• Keep the beach for early morning or evening, when it is cooler.
• Hire a driver for Konark and agree on the fare and waiting time first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers

What is the sacred pond next to Vimala Temple?

It is Rohini Kunda. Wikipedia says its water is considered holy as the tirtha of Vimala.

What is the nearest place to Vimala Temple?

The Jagannath Temple itself, because Vimala Temple stands inside its complex.

Can I visit Konark in one day from Puri?

Yes. Konark is about 35 km away. Minibuses leave regularly, as one guide reports.

Are there other Shakti temples in Puri?

The Orissa Review lists eight Chandis of Purushottama Kshetra, including Vimala.

When is the beach best?

Early morning and evening are cooler. We found no official advice.

Is Gundicha Temple open all year?

We found no official information. Check locally.

Which are the other Adi Shakti Peethas?

Tara Tarini near Berhampur, Kamakhya at Guwahati, and Kalighat in Kolkata.

Maa Vimala Temple - Complete Guide (7 pages)

• Page 1: Complete Guide (Hub)
• Page 2: History, Story and Scripture
• Page 3: Timings, Rules and Live Darshan
• Page 4: How to Reach Vimala Temple
• Page 5: Places to Visit Nearby (you are here)
• Page 6: Durga Puja and Durga Madhav Yatra
• Page 7: Fact Check, True or False

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Sources and further reading

• Wikipedia: Vimala Temple
• ISKCON Desire Tree: Rohini Kunda
• Orissa Review (Government of Odisha), July 2005: Saktism in Purusottama Kshetra
• Orissa Review (Government of Odisha), June 2006: Sakta Pithas of Purusottama Kshetra
• Indian Eagle: Tourist attractions near Jagannath Temple
• Puri district administration: How to reach Puri
• Wikipedia: Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor, Puri
• eSamskriti: Four Adi Shakti Peethas (quotes the Kalika Purana and Ashta Shakti listing)

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