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A temple of Lord Vishnu, which was entrenched in the river, suddenly appears in the sea in Odisha.

According to the information, this incident has become a topic of discussion in the villages near Padmavati river in Nayagarh in the State.

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People living nearby were surprised when they saw a strong and imposing building inside the river.

Upon investigation, it was found that part of this building was an entire temple which was dedicated to Lord Vishnu, according to reports.

According to the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), this temple is about 500 years old.

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A team of archaeologists has discovered this temple and looking at the design of this temple, it is being speculated that it will be of the 15th or 16th century.

The idol of Gopinath (Lord Vishnu) was installed in this temple, which the people of the village took with them.

The team of archaeologists of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage said the temple’s head is clearly visible between the Mahanadi branch Padmavati river near Baideshwar in Nayagarh, Odisha.