The Sakshigopal Temple is an ancient temple in Gopinath Temple Road, Sakhigopal, Puri, Odisha. Sri Krishna is worshiped as Sakshigopal. This temple is just 21 km from the famous Puri Jagannath temple. The Sakshigopal Temple is officially known as the Satyabadi Gopinatha Temple. Famous Events in Sakhigopala Temple are Anla Nabami, Dola Purnima.
Sakshigopal Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sakshigopal Temple History:
A poor young man from the village, who later called him Sakhigopala, is said to have fallen in love with the village chief’s daughter. However, having a higher economic status, the headman opposed the marriage between this young man and his daughter. Villagers, including the chief and the young man, made a pilgrimage to Kashi. The village chief fell ill and was abandoned by other villagers. The young man took care of him so well that he quickly recovered and, in thanks, promised his daughter in marriage to the young man. As soon as they returned to the village, the chief again kept his promise and asked the young man to present a witness in support of his claim.
Lord Gopala impressed by the young man’s devotion and agreed to come and bear witness to the promise on one condition: that the young man lead the way and he would follow, but the young man must never look back. He led the way to the village, passing a mound of sand. As they passed, the man could not hear the Lord’s footsteps and turned back. Immediately the Lord turned into a statue of stone rooted to the spot. The villagers were still so impressed that God himself came to back the young man’s claim that the youngsters were married off; they were later appointed as the first priests of the temple.
How to Reach Sakshigopal Temple:
By Air:
The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is just 41.3 km. Taxis or buses can be hired from the airport to reach the temple.
By Rail:
The city has an important train station, located in the heart of the city. Receive trains from Delhi, Ahmedabad and other cities.
By Road:
Bhubaneswar and Puri are the nearest places from there one had\s to take a hired vehicle or a gov bus to reach Sakshigopal Temple
Sakshigopal Temple Address:
Gopinath Temple Road,
Sakhigopal,
Puri,
Odisha – 752014.
