Devotees are expected to take off their footwear and socks before entering the temple. People should wash their hands after removing their shoes. Entry is only allowed for people belonging to the Hindu faith. Clear instruction regarding this is written in Odia, Hindi, and English at the Lion gate on a small marble plate. Flouting of this instruction can land one in a police station and an FIR can be lodged. However, non- Hindus can view the temple from the street or from the roof of the Raghunandan Library opposite the main gate. Those who want to have ‘darshan’ of the deities can avail the occasions of the Rath yatra and the ‘Snan Ustav’ (bathing festival) when all are allowed to see the deities. Besides Hindus, the tribals, the Jainas, the Sikhs and the Buddhists are also allowed to enter the temple. Other rules to be followed inside the temple are associated with the taking of the Mahaprasada. It is to be served to people who are sitting on the ... More

Devotees are expected to take off their footwear and socks before entering the temple. People should wash their hands after removing their shoes. Entry is only allowed for people belonging to the Hindu faith. Clear instruction regarding this is written in Odia, Hindi, and English at the Lion gate on a small marble plate. Flouting of this instruction can land one in a police station and an FIR can be lodged. However, non- Hindus can view the temple from the street or from the roof of the Raghunandan Library opposite the main gate. Those who want to have ‘darshan’ of the deities can avail the occasions of the Rath yatra and the ‘Snan Ustav’ (bathing festival) when all are allowed to see the deities. Besides Hindus, the tribals, the Jainas, the Sikhs and the Buddhists are also allowed to enter the temple. Other rules to be followed inside the temple are associated with the taking of the Mahaprasada. It is to be served to people who are sitting on the bare ground, and are not seated on things like a mat. People are not permitted to carry any belongings inside the temple, including cell phones, cameras, and umbrellas. All leather items are banned as well. There is a facility near the main entrance where one can deposit such items for safekeeping.