35 Famous Temples of Odisha / Orissa

Here, List Of Famous Temples of Odisha / Orissa

Shri Jagannatha Mandira, Puri, Odisha.

Shri Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu lord of the Universe is the supreme solace and saviour of countless devotees around the world. since time immemorial, His monumental and magnificent Shrine at Shri Purusottam-Kshetra (Puri, Orissa) one of the four major Dhamas of India has been a most sacred center of pilgrimage and worship symbolizing and uploading one of the greatest spiritual and cultural heritages of the world. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Pattnaik International Air Port at Bhubaneswar 60 Km By Train Nearest Railway Station is Puri 3 Km from Temple. By Road Regular Bus, Taxi and Auto Services are available from Bhubaneswar and Railway Station at Puri. By Rail, Puri is a major railway junction. Regular direct train services are available from Puri to many cities in India, including Bhubaneshwar, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata , Patna etc. DIRECTION

Surya Mandira (SUN Temple), Konark, Puri, Odisha.

Konark is one of the famous Temples of Odisha / Orissa, the well-known tourist attraction of Orissa. Konark, Konark houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state, it is a magnificent temple reflecting the genius of the architects that envisioned and built it. Bhubaneshwar Konark and Puri constitute the Golden Triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists. How to Reach: By Air The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Air Port at Bhubaneswar 60 Km. By Train Nearest Railway Station is Puri 35 Km from Railway Station. Puri is a major railway Station By Road Regular Bus, Taxi, and Auto Services are available from Bhubaneswar 60 km away and from Puri is 35 km. DIRECTION

Sri Sri Baladev Jew Temple, Kendrapada, Odisha.

Shri Baldev Jew temple  situated in Ichhapur, 5kms from Kendrapara Town is another famous Temples of Odisha. Here one can see the beautiful temple with other small temples in its side exhibiting the architectural marvel of the ancient Odisha. Lord Baladev is the main deity worshipped in the temple along with his brother and sister. An idol representing Tulasi as Goddess in a seated position is also present after the sacred seven steps. The deities wear different costumes and are decorated in different ways during various important festivals. The chariot on which the three deities mount during the Car Festival is known as “Brahma Taladhwaja Rath”. This is said to be the biggest chariot in the world. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Air Port is Bhubaneswar 85 Kms By Train Nearest Railway Station is Cuttack 60 Kms By Road 5 kms from Kendrapara Town. DIRECTION

DevKund , Udala, Ambika temple, Devakunda waterfalls, Mayurbhanja, Odisha.

Devkund is a very beautiful religious and famous temple of Odisha. It is located in the district of Mayurbhanj. Devkund is famous for its waterfall that falls from the top of the hill. Devkund means the bathtub of Gods and Goddesses. So this place is very important for Hindu culture peoples, as they believe that it is the bathing place of their Gods and Goddess, so by touching this water they get blessings of their god and goddess. Devkund is situated 60 km from the main town of Baripada and 85 km from Balasore district. Devkund is going through in the Udala division. It is a natural beauty of Odisha and Similipal National Park is near it. How to Reach : By Air Nearest Airport: Biju Pattanaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (250 K.M) and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (315 K.M) By Train Nearest Railway Station: Baripada (70 K.M) and Balasore (72 K.M) By Road Devkund is 70 K.M away from the Mayurbhanj District HQ Baripada, 250 K.M away from Bhubaneswar, 315 K.M away from Kolkata and 72 K.M away from Balasore. This place is well connected by Taxis and Jeeps. DIRECTION

Baliharchandi Mandira, Puri, Odisha.

Baliharachandi is a famous temple of Odisha temple dedicated to the goddess Harachandi. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple (built in the late eleventh century). It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages. It is considered that a pilgrimage of the temples of India is not complete without making the journey to Puri. Puri also has one of the best beaches for swimming in India and is also a popular beach resort, positioned in a unique place so that both sunset and sunrise can be viewed from the beach. How to Reach: By Air The nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Air Port at Bhubaneswar 87 Km. By Train Nearest Railway Station is Puri 27 Km By Road Regular Bus, Taxi and Auto Services are available from Bhubaneswar 87 km away and from Puri is it 27 km DIRECTION

Panchalingeshwar Temple, Nilagiri, Baleswara, Odisha.

Another famous Temple of Odisha, Panchalingeswar Saiva pitha is situated on a hillock with perennial streams falling on five natural Lingas. Its natural beauty attracts nature lovers and visitors. A number of tourists of Odisha, West Bengal and other states visit here throughout the year for Darshan of Lord and enjoy the scenic beauty. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest airports are at Bhubaneshwar 200 km. By Train The nearest railway station is Balasore 30 km which is well connected to all major cities. By Road Panchalingeswar is well connected by road. A number of Public Transport , i.e. Buses,Taxi are running from Balasore Town to Panchalingeswar daily. It is 30 KM away from Balasore Town. DIRECTION

LingaRaj Temple, Bhubaneswar, Khurdha, Odisha.

Lingaraj Temple is a Famous temple of Odisha / Orissa, the Hindu god Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of the Temple City Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Odisha. The temple of Lingaraja, the biggest of all at Bhubaneswar is located within a spacious compound wall of latte rite measuring 520 feet by 465 feet. The wall is 7 feet 6 inches thick and surmounted by a plain slant coping. Alongside the inner face of the boundary wall, there runs a terrace probably meant to protect the compound wall against outside aggression. Bhagaban Lingaraj is half Shiva and half Vishnu. HE is neither worshiped with BEL leaf nor with only TULSI leaf. He is offered with both BEL & TULSI leaves for puja There is one Bow (Dhanush) on top of the temple, unlike other Shiv Temples where TRISHUL is placed on top of the other Shiv temples. The Shibalingam in the sanctum of the Lingaraja temple rises to a height of 8 inches above the floor level and is 8 feet in diameter. The Bhagawati temple is located in the northwest corner of the courtyard. There are several other shrines and temples in this vast courtyard. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest airports are at Bhubaneshwar 05 km. By Train The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar 10 km . By Road A number of Public Transport , i.e. Buses, Taxi are run from Bhubaneswar. It is 10 KM away from railway station. DIRECTION

RajaRani Temple, Bhubaneswar, Khurdha, Odisha.

A popular 11th-century Hindu famous Temple temple that can be found in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, in India; the Raja Rani Temple is locally known as the ‘love temple’ because it contains some sensuous carvings of women and couples. No images can be found inside the sanctum, and hence the temple is not associated with any particular sect of Hinduism. This is perhaps exactly where the charm of the temple comes from: the temple belongs to no specific sect and is open to all people irrespective of the deity that they worship and admire. However, the figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati carved on the walls strongly indicate that the temple has certain associations with Shaivism. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest airports are at Bhubaneshwar 04 km. By Train The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar 08 km . By Road A number of Public Transport, i.e. Buses, Taxi are run from Bhubaneswar. It is 08 KM away from the railway station. DIRECTION

Kapilasa Mahadev Temple, Dhenkanal, Odisha.

The Famous Temples of Odisha / Orissa , Kapilasa Mahadev Temple is situated at a height of about 2239 feet from sea level. The main tower of the temple is 60 feet tall. There are two approaches for the temple. One is by climbing 1352 steps and the other is ‘Barabanki’ or travelling by the twisting way.King Narasinghdeva I of Ganga Dynasty constructed the temple for Sri Chandrasekhar in 1246 A.D as indicated in the Kapilash temple inscription.In the left side of the temple the ‘Payamrta kunda’and in the right side the ‘Marichi kunda’ exist. The temple has a wooden Jagamohana. Sri Ganesh, Kartikeya, Gangadevi, etc. are found in the temple. Patita pavana Jagannath is installed in the temple as the ‘Parsa deva’. Lord Vishwanath temple is also situated in Kapilas. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 106 Kms. By Train Dhenkanal is the nearest railway station. Then by road, Kapilas is 26 km from Dhenkanal Station. By Road By road, Kapilas is 26 km from Dhenkanal Bus stand. DIRECTION

Maa Tarini Temple, Ghatagaon, Keonjhar, Odisha.

is a place of famous pilgrimage center of Odisha. Maa Tarini Temple is raised in modern time, the crude form of deity justify its pristine origin. The legend is that Maa Tarini is merciful and benevolent to her devotees. The nearest forest reserve adding beauty to the Maa Tarini Pitha is the nestling site of different wildlife. Devotees very fondly offer coconut to Goddess is still worshiped by tribal priests. Local people observe Maha Bisuba Sankranti during the month of Chaitra Purnima with great forever & pomp. Visitors within the state & outside of the state throng here in lakhs to pay their respect to Mother Goddess all around the year.  How to Reach: By Air Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is the only civil airport in the state connected to different parts of the country through regular flights By Train Nearest Railway Station Harichandanpur Railway Station-17 K.M. , Kendujhargarh Railway Station – 50 K.M. & Jajpur-Kendujhar Road Railway Station-70 K.M By Road 180 K.Ms from Capital of Odisha-Bhubaneswar & 50 K.Ms from Dist. Headquarter Keonjhar. DIRECTION

Maa Samaleswari, Sonapur, Sambalpur, Odisha.

Samaleswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Sambalpur, Western Odisha, India dedicated to the goddess known as ‘Maa’, also known among the natives as samalei maa, meaning Mother Samaleswari. Shree Shree Samaleswari, the presiding deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious force in the western part of Odisha and Chhattisgarh state of India. On the bank of the river Mahanadi, the mother goddess Samaleswari is worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti, Mahalaxmi, and Mahasaraswati. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest airports are Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur (265 K.M), and Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (300 K.M). A new airport is being constructed at the industrial township of Jharsuguda (50 K.M) & Nearest Airstrip is at Jamadarpali (10 K.M) By Train Nearest Railway Station is Sambalpur: 2 KM By Road Distance from Private Bus Stand is 7 KM. One can get an Auto/Taxi easily. DIRECTION

Ghanteswari Temple Chipilma, Sambalpur, Odisha.

Maa Ghanteswari’s Temple is one of the most holiest and beautiful places in Sambalpur. As the name indicates, there are bells (Ghanti) everywhere. People offer a bell to Maa after the fulfillment of their wishes. A large number of pilgrims visit this place every day from across the state. This is treated as the Heart of Chipilima (a beautiful picnic spot). The specialty of this temple area is, thousands of bells hanging all around, the only place of its kind in Orissa. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest airports are Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur (265 K.M) and Biju Pattnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (300 K.M). A new airport is being constructed at the industrial township of Jharsuguda (50 K.M) & Nearest Air strip is at Jamadarpali (10 K.M) By Train Name of nearest railway station is Hirakud and it’s around 20 kilometers. By Road Start your journey from ether Sambalpur city or Hirakud Station. Take the Bargarh-Sambalpur Road & reach Goshala. In Goshala you have to take Chipilma Road which is on the left side of Goshala. This is where Maa Ghanteswari temple is located DIRECTION

Charchika Temple – Banki, Odisha.

Not only do people from all over the world come to see Lord Jagannath, but so do gods and goddesses. It is believed that these devas are most fond of seeing the last ceremony of the day known as Pahuda, after which Jagannath retires to bed. This occurs some time after midnight. Three beautiful beds made of ivory and decorated with the sweetest-smelling flowers, especially white jasmine, are brought before the deities. Flowers are scattered all over the beds to the sound of devotional music, and three miniature golden forms representing Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra are laid down on the beds to sleep. Then arati-the offering of a lamp is done, the flowers are scattered all around overhead to be collected by the gods and goddesses as a token of Lord Jagannath’s blessing. So it is also the duty of all the gods and goddesses to be present at the time of this ceremony every night. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport- 55Km via Khordha. By Train Nearest Railway Stations are Cuttack- 50Km and Bhubaneswar- 60Km By Road Regular Bus services are available to Banki from Cuttack. DIRECTION

Biranchi Narayana Brahma Temple, Bhadrak, Odisha.

Biranchi Narayana Temple- Located in Palia village of Bhadrak district, which is 17 Kms far from Bhadrak., This is an one and only one old Lord Brahmaa Temple in World by the god’s creation .Biranchi Narayana Temple draws devotees who are enchanted with the divine sanctity of the place. It was rebuilt in 18th century. How to Reach:- o Air – 130 Kms far from the nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar. o Rail – 17km far fom Bhadrak Railway Station. o Road – Being on NH.-5 it is connected by all weather motor-able roads within the state and neighbouring states and this is just 17km far from Bhadrak. How to Reach: By Air Bhubaneswar, the Capital Of Odisha is the nearest Air port which is 145 km away from Palia. By Train The Nearest Railway Station is Bhadrak Railway Station, which is 16 km away from Palia. By Road Bhadrak Town , District HQ of Bhadrak district is situated on side of NH 16 and Palia is 15 KM away from Bhadrak Town. DIRECTION

Gupteswar temple, Gupteswar, Jeypore, Koraput, Odisha.

Lord Gupteswar meaning Hidden God, is a cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Gupteswar is located in a small town Jeypore in Koraput district of Odisha. The Siva Lingam is 2m high. It is called Gupteswar(Hidden God) as it was liying hidden for a long time. This sacred cave is very famous tourism attraction in Odisha. Devotees from Odisha, Chattishgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh come to Gupteswar during festivals of Lord Shiva.On Shiva Ratri the Gupteswar In Orissa is flocked by pilgrims all day and all night long. Men, women and children visit the temple on that auspicious day with offerings of flowers, fruits, milk, sweets and bhang. The Gupteswar Jeypore offers quite a feast for the non believers as well, since the cave shrine offers a panoramic view of the surroundings and makes a beautiful sight in itself. Gupteswar Jeypore is located 58 km from Jeypore town and regular buses, taxis and auto rickshaws are available from the town centre to the shrine. How to Reach: By Road The cave Shrine of Gupteswar nestles on a lush green hill, 58 K.m from Jeypore, and 80 Kms away from Koraput. DIRECTION

Khirochora Gopinatha temple/ Remuna, Baleshwara, Odisha.

This is one of the oldest temples in Baleshwara district. The temple was built by Langula Narasimha Deva, the mightiest king of the royal Ganga dynasty in the 12th century. The deity worshipped here is the incarnation of Shri Krishna and named a Khira Chora (“Khira” means the highly condensed sweetened milk/Rabiddi and “Chora” means the person who steals something in Odia/Oriya) after the incident of the Lord stealing the Khira Bhoga for his greatest devotee Madhavendra. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest Air Port is Bhubaneswar which is 220 km. away from Remuna By Train The nearest Railway Station is Balasore Railway Station which is 10 km away from Remuna. By Road Remuna is well connected by road. A number of Public Transport, i.e. Buses,Taxi,Autorikswa are running from Balasore Town to Remuna daily. It is 10 KM away from Balasore Town. DIRECTION

Alarnath Temple at Brahmagiri, Odisha.

The Vishnu Mandira. (Long years back (in 1610 A.D) Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu stayed at Mhaprabhu Shri Alarnath during anavasara period of Mahprabhu Shri Jagannath . Anavasara is the two weeks period when Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannatha take rest in isolation from the rest of the world after suffering from fever due to the annual bathing festival (SnanaYatra). Shri Chaitanya claimed that he visualised the appearance of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath in Alarnath and spent a long period in worshipping the deity here. It is believed that those who cannot worship Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath during his stay in the sick chamber can get the blessings of the deity if they visit the Alarnath temple. During this period the temple servitors offered holy porridge (rice pudding sweetened by jaggery), known as ‘Kheer’ in local language, to the Mahaprabhu Shri Alarnath. During anavasara period of every year thousands of devotees visit Mahaprabhu Shri Alarnath temple to get the blessings of Mhaprabhu Shri Alarnath and to taste a pot of famous holy ‘Kheer’. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Pattnaik International Air Port at Bhubaneswar 80 Km. By Train Nearest Railway Station is Puri 20 Km By Road Regular Bus, Taxi and Auto Services are available from Bhubaneswar 80 km away and from Puri is it 20 km DIRECTION

Sarala Temple, Jhankada, Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.

The Sarala Temple is located 75 km from Bhubaneswar, at Jhankad in Odisha/Orissa. It is 15 km away from Jagatsinghpur town. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Sarala. Here Goddess Saraswati is worshiped as Goddess Sarala. Mahabishuba Sankranti, and Raja Sankranti are the main festivals celebrated here.If you wish, then visit the holy shrine and seek the blessings of MAA SARALA.The Celestial Mother always fulfills the wishes of her devotees. She is the goddess who blessed Sarala Das and he became the renowned poet. How to Reach: By Air Bhubaneswar By Train 02 Kilometer from Jhankad Sarala Road By Road The temple is 18 k.m from district head quarters Jagatsinghpur,which is connected by bus service to the temple.Sarala temple is approximately 55 k.m from cuttack. DIRECTION

Nilamadhava Temple, Kantilo, Nayagarh, Odisha.

Famous Temples of Odisha / Orissa, Kantilo Nilamadhaba temple is a very old Vaishnav temple that is near to the bank of Mahanadi temple. which is present near to the twin hills with a surrounding of green forests A permanent flow of holy water from the feet of Lord Nilamadhaba. Lord Siddheswar is the highlight of the place. Lord Nilamadhaba occupies a prominent position in the cult of Lord Jagannath. Lord Siddheswar is the highlight of the place. How to Reach: By Air The nearest airport is Biju Pattnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar By Train Nearest Railway Station : Nayagarh Railway Station (3 km) and Khordha Road Railway Station (69 km) By Road Tourists can reach Kantilo by choosing the state highway that is connected from Bhubaneswar to Kalapathara. It is located approximately 100 kms away from state capital Bhubaneswar and 33 kms from district head quarter Nayagarh. DIRECTION

Tara Tarini Temple, Ganjam, Odisha.

Goddesses Tara-Tarini have been regarded as the presiding deity(Ista-Devi)in almost every house in South Orissa. This important and famous Shakta Pitha is situated on a hill top at a distance of 30 Kms towards north of Brahmapur on the south bank of river Rushikulya. The height of the hill is approximately 708ft. and the total area spreading over 180 Acres of land. The hill is popularly known as Tara Tarini Hill(Parvata) and is surrounded by natural beauty . How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar By Train Nearest Railway Station is Berhampur By Road By Road it is 32 K.M. away from Berhampur DIRECTION

Akhandalamani Shiva Temple (ଆଖଣ୍ଡଳମଣି ମଂଦିର), Aradi, Bhadrak, Odisha.

This famous Akhandalamani temple, the abode of “Lord Siva” is nicely located on the bank of river Baitarani, at Aradi, 37km away from the district head quarter of Bhadrak towards the east by road via Asurali, Kothara, and Dhusuri. This place is also linked with Chanbali by boat through the river Baitarani. From Chandbali ferry ghat to Aradi it will take hardly 2 hrs by boat. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest Air Port is Bhubaneswar which is 179 km. away from Baba Akhandalami. By Train The nearest Railway Station is Bhadrak Railway Station which is 50 km away from Baba Akhandalami. By Road Aradi is well connected by road. A number of Public Transport , i.e. Buses are running from Bhadrak Town to Aradi daily. It is 42 KM away from Bhadrak Town. DIRECTION

Biraja temple, Jajpur Town, Jajpur, Odisha.

This temple is also called Biraja Devi or Girija Devi temple. It is one of 51 shakthi peethams and it is where Sati’s navel fell. The temple was built in 13th century. Jajpur town has grown around temples. The main temple is that of Birajadevi(biraja mandir). Mounted on a lion she carries a spear with one arm and holds the tail of Mahishasur with the other. Festivals are held at Durga Puja & Kali Puja.Jajpur is another Hindu pilgrimage. It was named after king Jajati Keshari. In course of time this became Jajpur. It was once the capital of Orissa. Its distance from Calcutta 337 km, Cuttack is another 72 km and Bhubaneswar 100 km more. Navi gaya is found here inside the temple. The materials put in the Navi Gaya is supposed to go to Samudra(Sea). Car festival is also seen here during Durga Puja. How to Reach : By Air The Nearest Air Port is Bhubaneswar which is 125 km from Biraja temple. By Train Nearest Railwaystation-J K Road- 30KM By Road Jajpur Town DIRECTION

Harishankar and Nrusinghanath, Odisha.

Harishankar, a pilgrimage site with unusual visual qualities, is located on the southern slope of the Gandhamardan hills. A perennial stream bursts into droplets as it rushes over its rough granite bank, forming cascades at various points. Harishankar, being a cool resort in the midst of nature, is a great destination to escape the summer heat. A refreshing bath with sliding on the flowing rock provides guests unusual joy. It is claimed that taking a bath in the stream and worshipping Lord Harishankar may cleanse one of all sins, and devotees from all over the country flock here to have their desires granted. Harishankar has a diverse range of flora and animals. A deer park adjacent to Gandhamardan hill is quite popular with tourists. On the occasion of the Baishankha Mela, tourists from all over the world converge to Harishankar. It is also a popular picnic location. Tourists may stay at panthanivas to enjoy Harishankar’s stunning scenic splendour. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest airports are Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur (201 K.M) and Biju Pattnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (248 K.M). A new airport is being constructed at the industrial township of Jharsuguda (179 K.M) & Nearest Air strip is at Jamadarpali (135 K.M) By Train One can reach Balangir by bus or train. By Road One can reach Balangir by bus or train. From Balangir one can visit Harishankar by bus or taxi. DIRECTION

Cuttack Chandi Temple, Cuttack, Odisha.

Chandi Temple (5 km)The temple of Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity of the city, to the south of the Barabati area is visited by hundreds of devotees everyday. The image of the deity is older than the temple. The present piece of land, where the holy temple is located, was lying fallow before.Late Sri Hansa Panda, who happens to be the Purohit of the then King of Kanika, used to graze cattle’s and sheep’s in the land. One day Sri Panda was feeling tired and took rest on a heap of dry mud present there. While taking rest,he experienced a strange unusual feeling within himself.Surprisingly on the same night, The Goddess “Chandi” appeared in his dream and requested him to take her out of the land. There after he went to the King and told everything about the strange experience he had that night. With the help of the king, Late Hansa Panda dug up the same piece of land. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport- 35 Km By Train Nearest Railway Station is Cuttack- 05 Km By Road From Cuttack 05kms is to be travelled by taxi or auto. DIRECTION

Kakatpur Mangala Temple, Odisha.

The Kakatpur Mangala Temple is a temple in Kakatpur, Puri, Orissa. Dedicated to Goddess Mangala a manifestation of the Mother Goddess Durga, the Temple is located in the town of Kakatpur in the Puri District of Orissa. The temple is built in typical Kalinga style and is a major pilgrimage for devotees of Shakti cult. Pilgrims frequent the temple seeking boons from Maa Mangala.There is a bed made of solid stone on which it is said Maa Mangala rests after touring the entire universe everyday.As if to attest to this the bed looks worn out in just the same way it would if it were in use for centuries. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Air Port Biju Pattnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar 71 KM By Train Nearest Railway Station Puri 58 KM By Road From Puri 58 KM By Road From Bhuabneswar 71 KM by Road DIRECTION

Dhabaleswar, Cuttack, Odisha.

A picturesque island in Mahandi, the place named after its presiding deity Lord Shree Dhabaleswar (Shiva). The enchanting water spread of Mahandi here provided ample opportunities for boating. There is a hanging bridge connecting the island from its northern side to Mancheswar. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport- 54 Km By Train Nearest Railway Station is Cuttack- 24 Km By Road From Cuttack to Mancheswar via Choudwar – 30kms is to be travelled by taxi or auto. From the northern side of Cuttack boats ply on the Mahanadi river straight to the island of Dhabaleswar. DIRECTION

Goddess Hingula, Talcher, Odisha.

The holy place (peetha) of the Goddess Hingula is situated on the bank of the river Simhada in the West of the erstwhile Talcher Estate (Now in the District of Angul). In Assam, there is a place of pilgrimage named Jwalamukhi where a similar goddess Hingula or Hingulei or Hingulaksi is worshipped. It is for this reason that the presiding deity of Talcher in the village Gopal Prasad who bears the form of fire is named Goddess Hingula. Such holy places (peethas) of Hingula are also situated even outside India in Karachi and Kabul. Both Hindus and Muslims worship at this holy place which is unique in nature. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 180 km. By Train Angul and Talcher are the nearest railway Stations which are about 23 and 30 KMs respectively By Road There is regular bus/auto service to Hingula Pitha and Gopal Prasad from Talcher & Angul which is about 30 & 23 KMs respectively. DIRECTION

Budhi Thakurani, Angul, Odisha.

The temple of Budhi Thakurani is situated at Angul town. Near the temple , an exact replica of Puri Jagannath Temple is built . It is famous as Saila Srikhetra . The presiding deity of Angul is Goddess Budhithakurani . Angul has earned celebrity as a Sakta Centre since 8th Century A.D. with the rise of the Sulkies on its soil. Goddess Budhithakurani is worshiped in the form of a stone icon covered with vermellion . The shrine draws huge crowd throughout the year. Pilgrims of different parts of Orissa visit the place for a darshan of the Goddess. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. The distance is around 130 kms. By Train It is around 130 KMs from State Capital and well connected by Rail. From Angul Railway Station, it is about 4 KMs. By Road It is around 130 KMs from State Capital and well connected DIRECTION

Sri Ladukeswar, Nayagarh, Odisha.

Located 14 kms away from Nayagarh, Sarankul stands proud with the 15th century shrine of Sri Ladukeswar, popularly known as Ladu Baba. The presiding deity here is known to be the combined form of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiv) as is the case with Sri Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar. The festivals and rituals of Sri Ladukeswar are also similar to that of the Lingaraj temple. This shrine is the most prominent one from amongst a good number of Shaivite shrines dotting the region. Pilgrims from far flung places flock to Sarankul on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Odagaon which is nearest to the place. SBI Odagaon is the nearest Bank to the spot. Tourists can reach Sarankul by choosing the state highway that is connected through Bhubaneswar Odagaon road. It is located approximately 100 kms away from state capital Bhubaneswar and 14 km away from district head quarter Nayagarh. DIRECTION

Hanuman Vatika, Rourkela,Sundergarh, Odisha.

Hanuman Vatika named after one of the highest statue of Hanuman. Inaugurated in the year 1994 by the then Chief Minister of Orissa, Biju Patnaik. Here a statue of Hanuman is constructed with the height of 75 feet. There are also a number of temples named as Bata Managla, Binayak, Vaishnodevi, Sarala, Dwadash Linga, Siva, Santoshi Maa, Maa Laxmi etc constructed here for the devotees. Because of beauty scenario and green area, number of general visitors came to this place every day here. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Ranchi By Train Nearest Railway Station is Rourkela By Road Just 5–6 km from Rourkela railway station. DIRECTION

Chandaneswar Temple, Digha,Baleswar, Odisha.

Chandaneswar is an acclaimed religious and cultural site of North Odisha which is famous for Lord Shiva temple. Chadak Mela is an important festival of this holy shrine. During Chadak Mela(month of April) and Shivarati lakhs of pilgrims, devotees of Odisha , West Bengal, Bihar and other places of India visit place to pay obeisance to Lord Chandaneswar. How to Reach: By Air The Nearest Air Port is Bhubaneswar which is 302 km. away. By Train The nearest Railway Station is Jaleswar (40km) and Digha(6km). By Road Chandaneswar is connected with a good motorable road from Balasore ( 88 Kms.) and Digha ( 6 Kms.). Regular bus services are available to the spot from Balasore and Jaleswar(40km). DIRECTION

Manikeswari Temple, Bhawanipatna,Kalahandi, Odisha.

Manikeswari is one of the popular Hindu deity in Orissa. There are many Manikeswari temples present in Western and Southern part of Orissa. Manikeswari temple in Bhawanipatna is well recognized in Orissa. Manikeswari is also the primary deity associated with the royal family of Paralakhemundi in Gajapati. Chhatar Jatra is one of the most popoular festival of Manikeswari at Bhawanipatna. Khandasadhaka is a festival associated with Manikeswari in Paralakhemundi. How to Reach: By Air Raipur, Bhubaneswar, and Visakhapatnam are the nearest Air-Port By Train Bhawanipatna , Kesinga By Road Connected to Bhubaneswar, Raipur and Visakhapatnam. NH-26 crosses across the district. DIRECTION

Belkhandi Siva Temple, Bhawanipatna,Kalahandi, Odisha.

Situated on the confluence of the river Tel and Uttei, two tributaries of the river Mahanadi, Belkhandi has gained prominence as a centre of religious activities and archaeological importance with a picture-sque site. Besides the temples now standing therein, ruuins of 12th Century monuments have been excavated from there in the recent past. Among the sculptures unearthed images of Sapta Matruka (Seven Mother Goddesses) and Uma Maheswar arenote-worthy. The ruins of Belkhandi are preserved in a small museum adjacent to the temple premises. It is also an ideal site for an outing. This place is 67 K.Ms from Bhawanipatna How to Reach: By Air Raipur, Bhubaneswar, and Visakhapatnam are the nearest Air-Port By Train Bhawanipatna , Kesinga By Road Connected to Bhubaneswar, Raipur and Visakhapatnam. NH-26 crosses across the district. DIRECTION

Goddess Ramchandi Temple, Angul, Odisha.

This village is situated at a distance of 28 Km, on Angul– Bagedia road. The village is known for its shrine dedicated to Goddess Ramchandi. She is believed to be possessed of great powers. It is believed that by worshipping Goddess Ramchandi sterile women will obtain children. On the foundation of the old temple, one magnificent temple was constructed. A Yatra is held here on the second day of Krushna Pakshya Bhadra. This Yatra is known as Ramchandi Yatra or Kaduali Yatra (July- August). This Yatra is celebrated with a big ceremony every year. Thousands of people attend this Yatra. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 188 kms. By Train Angul is the nearest railway station. Then by road, it is 28 km from Angul Station. By Road Kosala is 28 Kms away from Angul. One can reach Angul by bus or train. There is a regular bus service available to Kosala from Angul. DIRECTION

Bhimakanda Sleeping Vishnu Temple, Angul, Odisha.

A sleeping picture of Lord Bishnu in rock art may be seen near Bhimkand, a hamlet on the right bank of the Brahmani River. It is now part of the NTPC complex that houses the world’s largest coal-fired superthermal power plant. The picture sleeps on its right side and is approximately 42 feet long and 8 feet broad, is the second biggest in India and is located around 5 kilometers from N H 23. How to Reach: By Air Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 170 km. By Train Angul and Talcher are the nearest railway Stations which are about 50 and 30 KMs respectively By Road It is around 150 KMs from State Capital and well connected DIRECTION