Lingaraja temple is the first place you must visit in Bhubaneswar. It displays the essence of the ancient Kalinga architecture. The temple receives thousands of visitors daily. It is a perfect must-visit place in India for the history and culture buffs. The non-Hindus are allowed to enter the temple compound. But a viewing platform (it was erected for a visit by Lord Curzon when Viceroy) beside the wall offers a fine view of the principal exteriors.