Bindu Sarovara, Bhubaneswar, Orissa India

 This is a very sacrosanct water tank that is ever beset on all sides by an array of temples. And as per the popular beliefs, this lake is said to have the great amalgamation of the water drops from almost all the sacred rivers that are scattered in the whole country of India and this is the reason, that explains the validity of this lake being christened as Bindu sagar, Bindu sarovar or Ocean drop as Bindu stands for a drop. Situated at close quarters, are the renowned Lingaraj temple and Ananta Vasudev temples.   If you visit this temple in duration of Ashokashtami festival,  then you could get to spot the great ritual in which the idol of Lingaraj temple is taken to be bathed in the holy waters of the lake.

 Bindu Sagar Lake alias Bindu Sarovara also known as Ocean Drop Tank is a sacred lake located to the north of the Lingaraj Temple and to the east of the Ananta Vasudeva Temple. Legends says that Bindu Sagar Lake was created by Lord Shiva by bringing water from all the holy places to quench the thirst of Goddess Parvati. Hence it is believed that a dip in the Bindu Sagar Lake would washes away all the sins and the devotees get rid of all their diseases by drinking the holy water.

Located in a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere and surrounded by numerous temples and shrines, Bindu Sagar Lake lake serves as a popular picnic spot. The 1,300 feet long and 700 feet wide large Bindu Sagar Lake consists of a tiny island with several shrines in its middle. The lake is the venue for conducting the ritual bath of Lord Lingaraj (Lord Shiva), held during the annual Car festival (Ashokastami). On that day, the Shivalingam of the Lingaraja temple will be taken to the Bindu Sagar Lake for the ritual bath.