Pushpagiri Vihara

Archaeological Site Ancient Buddhist monastery and pilgrimage hill in Odisha.

Pushpagiri Vihara in Odisha preserves Buddhist monastic ruins, stupas and terrace structures. Archaeology visitors and pilgrims examine excavated remains, inscriptions and hilltop views tied to early medieval Buddhism in eastern India.

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An ancient Buddhist monastic site in the Indian state of Odisha. It is known from archaeological and textual references as a vihara or monastic location.

The site contains archaeological remains associated with Buddhist monastic activity and is of interest to researchers and visitors focused on religious and historical sites. On-site facilities are limited and access depends on local management.

Recognised as part of the historical Buddhist presence in the region, the site preserves relics of monastic occupation and religious practice over centuries. It appears in studies of early medieval Buddhist institutions in eastern India.

Located in Odisha in eastern India; the site lies within the regional landscape of Odisha’s archaeological and religious heritage.

Pushpagiri Vihara
Pushpagiri Vihara area, Odisha, India
20.7227, 86.1903

How to Get to Pushpagiri Vihara #

Pushpagiri Vihara sites in Odisha are accessed by road from nearby towns; the nearest sizable transport hubs are Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, from which travelers can hire taxis or use regional buses to reach the district and then local roads up to the site.

Tips for Visiting Pushpagiri Vihara #

  • Hire a local guide who can explain inscriptions and the site's monastic layout - much is not obvious without context.
  • Visit early in the day to avoid afternoon showers during the monsoon months and to enjoy calmer crowds.
  • Bring modest clothing if attending any active religious rites; many sites remain sacred to local communities.

Best Time to Visit Pushpagiri Vihara #

Best visited in the cooler, drier months (Nov-Feb) for comfortable exploration and clearer skies.

Winter/cool season
November-February · 15-28°C
Most comfortable for trekking and visiting hilltop monasteries.
Monsoon
June-September · 22-30°C
Lush and green but trails can be slippery; some sites harder to access.

Weather & Climate near Pushpagiri Vihara #

Climate

Pushpagiri Vihara's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1593 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 126 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 36°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 38°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 36°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 38°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

336 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (367 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

367 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

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