Sakhigopal temple is located 20 km from Puri, en route to Bhubaneswar. The life-size image of Krishna is known as Sakhigopal. The temple is formally known as Satyabadi Gopinath. Historical references state that Gopal is an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Gopal comes from Brundaban to adduce witnesses in a dispute between two Brahmins and stays back inside the beautiful Bakul and Chhuriana grove in Sakhigopal.
Major festivals of this temple include Anla Nabami, Dolapurnima, Chandan Yatra, and Kartika Purnima. It is established that UTkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das established a school here, out of which arose the spirit of the freedom movement of India and the past deeds of youth then. It is the most famous spot in Odisha for coconuts. Sakhigopal Mandir is among the famous temples in the Puri District.
Destination Facilities, Accessibility, Destination Attractions, Transportation, How to Reach
Opening time
Sakhigopal Temple’s opening time is Monday to Sunday Morning from 5 am to Evening 10 pm
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit Sakhigopal Mandir is at all times of the year and Ratha Yatra
Nearby the Bus Stand is Sakhigopal Temple
The nearest Bus stop is at Biraramachandrapur, Which is around 3 KM distance from Sakshigopal Temple
Nearby Railway Station
The nearest Railway Station is at Puri, Which is around 19 KM distance from Sakshigopal Temple
Nearby Airport from Sakhigopal Temple
The nearby Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, Which is around 41 KM distance from Sakhigopal Mandir
