Vimala Temple, Hindu temple in Puri, India

Vimala Temple stands in the southwest corner of the Jagannath Temple complex, beside the Rohini kunda pond, and faces east. Its vimana, a Rekha deula about 60 feet (18 m) tall on a 2-foot platform, is built of sandstone and laterite, with bands of khakhara mundi niches, simhavidalas, Nagas and eight Dikpalas carved on the outer wall. The Deula plan adds a jagamohana, nata-mandapa and bhoga-mandapa.

The central icon of Vimala dates to the sixth century CE. The present building, judged by its architecture, was raised in the ninth century, possibly over the ruins of an earlier shrine; the Madala Panji credits it to Yayati Keshari of the Somavashi dynasty. Its sculptures, including the parshvadevatas, carry Somavashi style. The Archaeological Survey of India renovated it around 2005.

Vimala is worshipped as the tantric consort of Jagannath and guardian of the temple complex, and devotees honour her before entering the main shrine. Food offered to Jagannath becomes Mahaprasad only after it is also offered here. Durga Puja is celebrated at the temple for sixteen days, ending with Vijayadashami.

The shrine stands in the south-west corner of the inner enclosure of the Jagannath Temple complex, beside the Rohini kunda pond and west of the Jagannath tower. It faces east. The Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle, maintains the temple, which was renovated around 2005.

Food offerings to Lord Jagannath gain their consecrated status only after being presented at this shrine, linking both religious sites in practice. Worshippers consider this additional step necessary to complete the spiritual effect of their gifts.