Ladu Baba Temple
Ladu Baba Temple is a Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It was built in the 13th century and was formerly known as the Kainchi Temple.
The temple stands in Uttara Daraja, Badu Sahi, Old Town, on Ratha Road between Lingaraj Market Complex Chowk and Badheibanka Chowk. It faces east. Today the inner sanctum is empty, but the outer walls show it was originally a Shiva temple. Local tradition says the deity was brought from Ravana’s Lanka to Ekamra Kshetra during the fire of Svarna Lanka before the Rama-Ravana war.
Surroundings and setting: The temple is bordered by Uttaradaraja and Badu Sahi Road to the west, with private houses on the other sides.
Architecture: The temple has a square main shrine with a small front porch and is built in the Odisha Rekha style. It stands about 11.2 meters tall from the base to the top. The base (bada) has several sections, and the upper part (gandi) rises to a curving spire. In the central niche (raha) there are decorative figures, and the western niche holds a four-armed Ganesa statue on a lotus pedestal. The doorway is richly carved, with guardian figures at the base.
Condition: The temple is partly buried and mostly in a dilapidated state. The sanctum is sometimes used as a garbage area, and cracks and plant growth have damaged the walls. Water tends to stagnate inside, and vegetation around the structure poses more risk.
Restoration: The Odisha State Archaeology Department has repaired the temple. Ongoing concerns include water stagnation, vegetation growth, and further structural damage.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 20:57 (CET).