Maa Hingula Temple Talcher Angul, A Land of Sacred Fire
When you take your car through the Angul district, the sky undergoes a transformation. The atmosphere is heavy and warm. Huge vehicles loaded with black stones pass by you. The black stones are what the giant ovens of coal deposits in Telcher are made of. However, in the midst of this hustle and bustle of […]
Ramachandi Devi Temple – The Spiritual Soul of Angul
The Ramachandi Temple, which is situated in the Angul District, is considered as one of the most revered spiritual symbols in the central region of Odisha. Located in the ancient area of Kosala, Angul is also the site of a temple dedicated to Maa Ramachand. In addition to serving as a place of worship, the […]
Urmagarh Waterfall Kandhamal
The land around Phulbani is phenomenal. Somewhere between small villages and forest edges, water begins to fall. That is where the start of Umagarh waterfall begins. Various people call it Urmagada waterfall, it’s the same place, same stream just a few different words. Many locals also call it Urmagada waterfall. Same stream. Same rocks. Only […]
Giridibandha Waterfall, Keonjhar
The land changes slowly in Keonjhar. The place is much more peaceful and calmer than the bustling cities. The trees grow thicker and the roads feel like an outlet towards something beautiful, the Giridibandha Waterfall. Various locals call this majestic place the Giridibandha waterfall. An easy name to pronounce and to remember. Among every Waterfall […]
Best Places to Visit around Bhubaneswar
From the narrow lanes of the ancient quarter, the scent of wet rock drifts through air thick with smoke from ritual offerings. Right at its heart lies a wide stretch of still water known as Bindu Sarovar. Nestled within Ekamra Kshetra – Bhubaneswar’s cluster of age-old temples – it holds more weight than an ordinary […]
Ramachandi Temple, Puri: Where Devotion Meets the Sea
The coastline of Odisha is filled with temples, beaches and stories but the ability to blend spirituality and nature is so harmoniously done at Ramachandi temple Puri. Located on the sea and adjacent to the river, this tranquil site pays homage to Goddess Ramachandi, who sits above these lands. The temple is adjacent to the […]
Pir Jahania Beach- The Sunset of Seven Colors
If you make your way out of the bustling temple streets and slowly head towards the tranquil outskirts of the Puri district, you will find that the road eventually leads to a horizon that resembles a painting. This is Astaranga, a word that literally means “Color of the Sunset.” In the middle of this gorgeous […]
Penthakata Sea Beach: The Raw and Radiant Side of Puri
Penthakata Sea Beach depicts the purest, most beautiful aspect of the coastal city of Puri, known both a destination and as a major pilgrimage site. Located at the furthest edge of Puri’s extensive waterfront, Penthakata is largely unaffected by local crowds. This relative lack of people provides a space for people to experience the peace […]
Macchakandana Waterfall, Mayurbhanj
The road narrows after Udala. It’s beautiful lush green terrain with a gorgeous background. The red soil, and beautiful huge tall trees. The air changes first, it becomes light and clean. Somewhere beyond that bend, water begins to fall. That is where Macchakandana waterfall exists. Not beside shops or near ticket counters but clean and […]
Rajhans Island Chilika- The Island Between Two Waters
Rajhans Island Chilika- The Island Between Two Waters The journey by boat from Satapada is like a trip to the end of the world. When you cross the enormous, blue surface of Rajhans chilika, the land gradually disappears behind you. Flowing through a brackish lake for approximately 18 km will take you to ‘Rajhans’ Island […]