Phurlijharan Waterfall, Bhawanipatna – A cool natural surroundings in Kalahandi
Kalahandi Phurlijharan Waterfall, Bhawanipatna – A cool natural surroundings in Kalahandi Tucked away amongst dense timber and rugged rock face, Phurlijharan Waterfall can be found near Bhawanipatna. Kalahandi in Odisha. The fall is an excellent place for anyone who want a peaceful retreat from their everyday life, because water continuously flows from its source through […]
Koiliguhar Waterfall- The Hidden Pool of the Cuckoo’s House
Kandhamal Koiliguhar Waterfall- The Hidden Pool of the Cuckoo’s House As you drive away from the black coal mines and heavy industry of Jharsuguda, your surrounding environment rapidly changes to cool, clear air, and then into the dense Sal and Mahua forests of Lakhanpur block. This will serve as your route to the Koilighugar waterfall. […]
Vikram Khol- The Old Roof of A Protected Forest
Jharsuguda Vikram Khol- The Old Roof of A Protected Forest Walking further into the teak forests of the Belpahar range creates a sense of coming away from the present world. Walking through these woods will eventually bring you to an enormous sandstone hill where the trees have leaned up against it creating a deep curve […]
Manikeshwari Temple: The Sacred Guardian of Bhawanipatna
Jagatsinghpur Manikeshwari Temple: The Sacred Guardian of Bhawanipatna Bhawanipatna, located in the hilly southwestern part of Orissa, is filled with history from ancient kingdoms, tribal ancestry, and very tranquil places of worship. At the centre of this city is the temple of Manikeshwari, the primary goddess of Kalahandi, which is constructed of ancient stone. However, […]
Baba Gorekhnath Temple- The Sacred Banyan Tree of the Yogi
Jagatsinghpur Baba Gorekhnath Temple- The Sacred Banyan Tree of the Yogi As you leave the ocean and drive to the middle of the district, the air is noticeably more still. The trees are getting thicker; and you will eventually arrive at a location where the air has become still, and there is a giant Banyan […]
Sarala Temple- The Goddess of Knowledge in the Village of Jhankada
Kandhamal Sarala Temple- The Goddess of Knowledge in the Village of Jhankada As you head down the Tirtol block, you’ll smell wet clay and incense before you reach the bureau of the goddess known as Maa Sarala. When you approach the main entrance gate of the temple, you will see a large pond nearby. This […]
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 […]