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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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.  ...

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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. ...

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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....

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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...

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Sun Temple Konark-The Black Pagoda

About KonarkThe Sun Temple, Konark was built in the meeting place of Chandrabhaga river and Bay of Bengal in the 13th Century AD by the king of Ganga Dynasty Narasingha Dev-I (Popularly known as Langula Narasingha Dev). It is situated in a small village Konark (named after the temple)in Puri District of Odisha, India. 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. The flawless...

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Silk City Berhampur - Marketing Hub of South Odisha

About Berhampur Berhampur (Sanskrit Name Brahmapur) is one of the important business hub of Southern Odisha. It is situated in the eastern coastline of Ganjam Dist. near Gopalpur . It is one of the largest city of Odisha after Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The ancient city Berhampur is known for Silk. Hence, it is nicknamed as ‘Silk City’. The population of Berhampur is about 8 lakhs , which makes it the third Corporation of Odisha.Important Trading PlaceBerhampur is connected to all other places of Odisha by Road and Rail. So, it is one of the important trading centre of Southern Odisha. People from...

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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 Ganja...

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MahuriKalua Temple- A Picnic Spot

About the TempleMahuri 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...

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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....

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Gopalpur Sea Beach

About Gopalpur On Sea Gopalpur on sea , a small town of Fishermen was an  important trading point during British reign. The place is famous for the sea beach of Bay of Bengal. The presence of old light house, ruins of old jetty depicts the past maritime glory of Gopalpur. The old jetties were renovated by Govt. of Odisha in 1970 to revive the past glory. Lack of proper commercial activities, the port could not come into the limelight. At present a new jetty is under construction. And once...

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