Jogeshwar Mahadev Temple, Balangir – A Place of Devotion
Balangir Jogeshwar Mahadev Temple, Balangir – A Place of Devotion The Jogeshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Balangir district within the state of Odisha, India. Locally referred to as ‘Jogisarda’, this temple has gained notoriety due to the strength of the local community’s religion. The location of the temple affords visitors of it the greatest […]
Harabhangi dam Gjapati Odisha
Gajapati Harabhangi dam Gjapati Odisha The Harabhangi dam is located in the Adava area of Gajapati district. It is a huge panel of blue water contained behind a high stone wall. The first time you look at it, the lake’s dimensions strike you. It is not just a pond; rather, it appears as a sea […]
Brahmani Waterfall- The Sacred Waters of the Eastern Ghats
Gajapati Brahmani Waterfall- The Sacred Waters of the Eastern Ghats If you are heading by car to the Mohana block in the Gajapati district, the road will begin to go up and down through high, verdant hills. At last, you arrive at a place near Antaraba village that is like a temple of leaves and […]
Gudguda Waterfall- The Hidden Staircase of Gajapati
Gajapati Gudguda Waterfall- The Hidden Staircase of Gajapati Heading out into the Rayagada block of the Gajapati district, you are sure to be returning to nature and away from the bustling scenes of Paralakhemundi. As you go along, the temperature will drop, and at some point, the forest will be so dense that it will […]
Chand Baori- The Hidden Kingdom of the Blue City
Angul Chand Baori- The Hidden Kingdom of the Blue City If you walk away from Jaipur’s magnificent forts and you travel south, you will notice a change in the atmosphere. The land becomes wilder, the houses are painted in the mellowest shades of blue, and the quiet of the Aravalli hills dominates the scene. That […]
Saila Srikhetra, the Lords House on the Hill
Angul Saila Srikhetra, the Lords House on the Hill When you stand at the foot of the hill that is in the city’s center, a temple looking like a crown made of stone will catch your eye. This is the Saila srikhetra temple. Just before you go up the hill, you come across a small […]
Welcome to Bhima Dunguri, A Hill of Stone and Stories
Angul Welcome to Bhima Dunguri, A Hill of Stone and Stories If you go just a little outside the main town, you will come across a rocky hill jutting out sharply from the flat plains. This is Bhima Dunguri, a place that seems to have been silently keeping the land for ages. At the bottom […]
Gandhamardhan Hill Balangir, A Mountain of Healing and Hope
Angul Gandhamardhan Hill Balangir, A Mountain of Healing and Hope If you want to journey to the border of Balangir and Bargarh, you will be greeted by a giant deep green wall facing the naked plains. That is the Gandhamardan parvat, a range that looks like a fragment from the heavens. Near the bottom of […]
Ranipur Jharial – The Ancient Temple Heritage of Balangir
Angul Ranipur Jharial – The Ancient Temple Heritage of Balangir Ranipur Jharial in Odisha’s Balangir district is home to an unusual collection of ancient temples that represent one of the most unique and deeply rooted cultures. This is not a common tourist destination but one that appeals to those who seek out lost stone work, […]
Malayagiri Hill Station Angul – A Quiet Retreat in Odisha
Angul Malayagiri Hill Station Angul – A Quiet Retreat in Odisha Malayagiri, situated in Odisha, is a hidden hill treasure amongst a patch of greenery that climbs up towards the sky. The slopes are part of the large Garhjat range which divides a large portion of the area and are located near Pallahara in Angul […]