Baba Akhandalamani Temple of Aradi, Bhadrak

About the Temple The Holy Shrine Siva Lingam Baba Akhandalamani is situated in the river bank of Baitarani at Aradi Vilage of Bhadrak District. It is one of the ancient Shaiva Pitha of Odisha and famous as Mani Baba both in Odisha and outside. No clear history is found regarding the temple and incarnation of Baba Akhandalamani. As per one legend, it was built by the local Zamindar Niladri Samar Singh Mahapatra in 1404 AD after an interesting incident followed by dream. Initially the temple was...

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Samaleswari Temple (Maa Samalei) of Sambalpur

About the Temple Samaleswari Temple dedicated to Goddess Samaleswari, popularly known as Samalei Maa is the presiding deity of Sambalpur. Samaleswari Pitha is considered as one of the most powerful force in the Western Odisha as well as neighbor Chhattisgarh. The temple is an ancient one situated on the river bank of Mahanadi. There are many legends about the place, which can be heard from the local people or the worshippers. The temple was actually built by King Balaram Dev of Chowhan Dynasty...

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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. For More Details Click Here ...

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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. For details click More Detai...

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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...

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