Rising abruptly from the ground level, Yudhishtira Temple is a temple built in the
triratha style and is on the other side of the flat top of the Mahendragiri hill. The lintel of the door bears an inscription of the Chola king, Rajendra Chola. The sculptural decorations are found only in its four
Chaitya arches.
The temple is easily accessible from Paralakhemundi, 40 km from Palasa in
Andhra Pradesh. Mahendragiri hill is 75 km from
Berhampur. The nearest railhead Palasa is on the
Howrah-
Chennai rail route.