The temple is renowned as the largest in Bhubaneswar. There is evidence showing that part of the temple was built in the 6th century, with the evidence pulled from 7th century Sanskrit texts.
The waters of the Bindusagar tank are believed to be holy
The temple has one of the finest architecture in the history of Hindu temples
There is a massive courtyard existing in the temple complex
The Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at Lingaraja temple complex
Lingaraja temple priests hail from three distinct communities