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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Sunday, September 09, 2012

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.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Potagarh Fort-Picnic spot & Historical Place

About the Fort

PotaGarh is a Historical Fort built by Britishers in the year 1768 AD. Previously it was the first Collectorate Office of Ganjam Dist. But subsequently because of Drought the Collectorate was shifted to Berhampur in the year 1835 AD. The fort is in ruins stage, but it says regarding the glorious past of Ganjam.

Friday, June 22, 2012

MahuriKalua Temple- A Picnic Spot

About the 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.
There is an interesting story is associated with this place. The Goddess was established inside a Cave situated at the Hill Top where nobody can reach except the King and his Family. As alleged by the local people, the King of Mahuri was presented with a special sword by the Goddess, that protected him from every danger. But one day the King lost the sword and was defeated by the Britishers. And after wards, the Goddess was worshipped by a Sabara on request of the King. The Sabara established the deity at the feet of the Hill, where everyone can access.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Tara Tarini Holy Shrine Shakti Pitha

About Tara Tarini Hill Shrine

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 & 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. Goddess Tara Tarini is the presiding deity of most of the houses in south Odisha.