Chitreshwar Temple, in Chitreshwar village, houses the largest natural Shiva linga in India, although not known to many people. The next largest is at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. The present temple dates back to 10th century and was built by the Soma Vamsi or Keshari dynasty of Orissa. This temple was built in Orissan temple architecture. Traditionally believed to be about 3000 years old and finding mention in the Utkala Khanda of Skandha Purana.