Sun Temple Konark

Lord Sun is the presiding deity here. The temple is a certified World Heritage Site. Konark is popularly known as Black Pagoda, as it was built by using black granite stones

Tara Tarini

Tara Tarini Shakti Pitha is one of the famous Sakti Pitha situated on the top of the Purnagiri (Kumari) Hill on the south bank of river Rushikulya in Ganjam District of Odisha. The Pitha is named after twin Goddess Tara and Tarini, who are worshipped here as sign of Adi Sakti. It is the oldest pilgrimage centre and one among the four major Shakti Pitha of India

Mahuri Kalua Temple

Mahuri Kalua Temple is one of the important Visiting cum Picnic spots of the Southern part of Odisha. It is situated near Berhampur of Ganjam Dist. The place is named after the Goddess Mahuri Kalua, the prime deity of King of Mahuri. Presence of Dense forest and Hills makes the place more interesting for visitors.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Jagannath Temple of Koraput-Sabara Srikshetra

About Sabara Srikshetra

The Jagannath Temple of Koraput  popularly known as Sabara Srikshetra of Odisha is situated in the Koraput Dist. It is one of the famous pilgrimage cum tourist place of Koraput. An valid effort has been made to modelise the temple as that of Puri. Situated in a small hilltop and the scenery around it attracts many passers-by to have a glance at it.





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Siddha Bhairabi Temple

About Siddha Bhairavi

Siddha Bhairavi temple named after Goddess Bhairavi is situated in Mantridi, a remote village near Berhampur of Ganjam Dist. Goddess Bhairavi, the incarnation of Goddess parvati is known as one of the oldest and famous Shakti Pitha of India. It is alleged that King Purussotam Dev worshipped Goddess Bhairavi before his Kanchi Expedition in 15th Century AD.

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Sunday, September 09, 2012

Dhauligiri- The Peace Pagoda

About Dhauligiri- The Peace Pagoda

Shanti Stupa or Dhauligiri  popularly known as the Peace pagoda is situated on the river banks of Daya. The place is very important in the historical point of view.  It reminds us the great Kalinga War fought in 261 B.C., the heroics of Kalinga people and the conversion of Asoka to Dharmasoka. Dhauligiri represents the victory of non-violence over violence.  It teaches us the power of non-violence. Large number of visitors visit here to see the Rock Edicts of Asoka.

Shanti Stupa and main attractions of the place

The main attraction of the place is Shanti Stupa, the White Tomb. Colored White, it represents the peace, hence rightly named as Peace Pagoda.  This monument was built by the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in combination with Japanese Buddhist Sangha in 1971-72. The Tomb is adorned with the statues of Goutam Buddha in four directions in four difference postures. Information regarding Kalinga War is inscribed on the walls of the Shanti Stupa in the form of images. Four pairs of Lions are stationed in the four directions of the monument.
It is the Rock Edict of Asoka which attracts much more travelers apart from the pagoda. The entire Rock Edict of Dhauligiri contains edicts I-X and XIV. The entire rock edict is divided into three columns. The edicts were composed in Brahmi Script and used prakit language. One can also found a Stone Carved Elephant and a Stupa near the Edict.
Apart from the Shanti Stupa and Rock edict one can also found some enormous temples  and they are Dhaveleswar Temple, Bahirangeswar Temple, Shiva Temple and Ganesh Temple.

How to Reach the Place

The place Dhauligiri is 8 Km away from Bhubaneswar. Regular bus and Taxi services are available from Bhubaneswar.
The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar Railway Station.

As Bhubaneswar is the state capital of Odisha, it is connected to each and every place both by bus and train. Hence, it can be reached very easily.

Kapilash Shiv Temple

About Kapilash of Dhenkanal

The Peak of Kapilash very popularly known as Kailash of Odisha is famous for the Shiva Temple. Lord Chandrasekhar is the presiding deity here. The temple of Lord Chandrasekhar was built by Narasingha Dev-I of Ganga Dynasty in 1246 AD as indicated in the temple inscription.  The temple is situated at a height about 2239 feet from the sea level.  

Lingaraj Temple

About Lingaraj Temple

As the name suggests Lingaraj is King of Siva Lingam. Lord Shiva is worshipped here in the name of Tribhubaneswar and his concert as Bhubaneswari Devi. As per History, It was built by Jajati Keshari-II, the great king of Keshari or Soma Dynasty.  It is the tallest temple of the Temple City,Bhubaneswar. 

Nrusinghanath Temple

About Nrusinghanath Temple

The Nursinghanath is another beautiful and holy place of Odisha is situated at the slope of Gandhamardan hill of Bolangir Dist. Presence of a couple of Perennial Streams and some sculptures with peaceful atmosphere and natural sceneries makes the place a popular and worthy pilgrimage place.

Hari Shankar Temple

About HariShankar

As the name depicts itself, the place is meant for Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Both Shiva and Vishnu  are the presiding deity here apart from other god and goddesses. It is situated in the district of Bolangir of Odisha and in the slopes of beautiful Gandhamardan Hills. Apart from the two lords, the place is also famous for its Natural Beauty. The presence of beautiful fountain, greenery and Mountain makes it a famous picnic spot  of Bolangir Dist. and Odisha as a whole.