Jagannath Temple, Saharang, Bhadrak: A Quiet Place of Worship
Kandhamal Jagannath Temple, Saharang, Bhadrak: A Quiet Place of Worship Located near Saharang, the Jagannath Temple is a humble shrine that local residents refer to as the Digi Temple. This place has great religious significance to the people of Bhadrak District, who have faith in Jagannath; they travel from outlying villages out of devotion alone. […]
Sapua Project Dam, Dhenkanal: A Quiet Spot in Odisha
Kandhamal Sapua Project Dam, Dhenkanal: A Quiet Spot in Odisha The Sapua project dam is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, near the town of Rasol, surrounded by tranquil rolling hills surrounding a still surface of water that is framed by trees and open land, creating a very unspoiled natural environment; people who do […]
Vedavyas- Where the Two Rivers Meet
Kandhamal Vedvyas- Where the Two Rivers Meet The confluence of two powerful rivers, the Koel River and the Sankh River, has been happening for a long time. This beautiful body of water is the place where many people worship, and it has some interesting history behind it. When you get closer to the main temple, […]
Nrusinghanath Temple- The Sacred Stream of Gandhamardan
Bargarh Nrusinghanath Temple- The Sacred Stream of Gandhamardan The Sacred Stream of Gandhamardan is located at the base of the Gandhamardan Hills in Bargarh Odisha and is a wide, serene pooling of water, where the Sacred Stream collects prior to leaving the area. Rather than being a man-made lake, the Sacred Stream is a natural […]
Aapkhol Waterfall: A Forest Secret and Hidden Basin
Kandhamal Aapkhol Waterfall- A Forest Secret and Hidden Basin As you approach the forest’s outer edge, all the noise from nearby towns becomes a memory. The air drops in temperature and is filled with a fresh earthy scent. This is home to the Aapkhol Waterfall, composed of a clear, crisp pool below the falls that […]
Khandadhar Waterfall: Where the Mountain Breathes
Kandhamal Khandadhar fall Sundergararh -Where the Mountain Breathes On leaving Bonai the open area around Khandadhar waterfall opens, first through dense woods and then finally at the foot of the main waterfall you discover a deep, rocky-walled pool. A truly beautiful and tranquil location where you can sit peacefully with no sound of running water, […]
Bankabasuli Temple, Bhadrak – A Center of Community Worship
Bhadrak Bankabasuli Temple, Bhadrak – A Center of Community Worship The Bankabasuli Temple sits undisturbed and unoccupied in the rural setting of the Bhadrak District in Odisha, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Bankabasuli, and draws many devoted pilgrims to visit the temple every year. Despite being removed from the commotion of urban life, the […]
Biranchi Narayan Temple in Bhadrak Odisha’s sacred sun temple
Kandhamal Biranchi Narayan Temple in Bhadrak Odisha’s sacred sun temple In Odisha’s religious beliefs, devotion has been influenced by the sun since long ago. While Konark is widely known and attracts tourists from across the globe, one temple dedicated to the sun god, Biranchi Narayan (which is another name for Vishnu), is located in Bhadrak. […]
Maa Bhadrakali- The Salandi River’s Peaceful Protector
Bhadrak Maa Bhadrakali- The Salandi River’s Peaceful Protector You will come across a location filled with both time and worship when visiting the outskirts of Bhadrak India. This is where you will also find the temple of Maa Bhadrakali. Prior to entering the temple proper, you will see a large pool of still water; this […]
The Pilgrimage of Blood: Raktatirtha Eram
Kandhamal The Pilgrimage of Blood: Raktatirtha Eram Visiting the soft, rolling terrain that marks the edge of Bhadrak’s plains brings you to a heavy piece of soil known as Eram Odisha. If you’ve never heard of Eram before and if you live in our state, each child in our state should be able to tell […]