Author: Dinabandhu Nayak
Rani Sati Temple is referred to as India ‘s second Jhun-Jhun Dham and is located at Birmitrapur, approximately 35kms from Rourkela. Rani Sati Temple, built before 1967, stretched over an area of 2 acres of land, was subsequently renovated in the years 1992 and 2000. The white marvellous temple structure is built with white marbles, beautifully adorned with paintings and sculptures and possessing a golden pot at its top, giving it a palace look. In addition to the daily rituals, special pujas are offered here on auspicious days such as Bada Amavasya. Payment based meals are distributed here every day.The…
Chandragiri or Phunksokling District or Jeerang is certainly unexplored. Jeerang is a humble community and among the main Tibetan settlement in Odisha, situated in Chandragiri, prominently called the “maize-bowl of the nation”. Located about 90 km away by road from Brahmapur, this small Tibetan enclave lies in the shadow of the Eastern Ghats in the Gajapati district. Little green hill slopes lay dispersed unevenly on enormous maize fields and once you take a look at it you will undoubtedly be hypnotized by the view and the wonderful hints. History Says After China attacked Tibet, Tibetans fled to all across the…
Alarnatha temple is located at around 25 km from Puri in Brahmagiri. It is a famous pilgrimage destination for the worshipers of Lord Vishnu. In Alarnath temple Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Lord Alarnatha. Main Deities Lord Alarnath is an prehistoric four-handed lord Vishnu which one of the Alvars believed to have mounted. The Jagannath Mandir Pujaris handle the temple now. Garuda, His eagle carrier with his hands folded in Prayer, kneels at his feet. He is also accompanied by his consorts, Alarnath Temple Sri and Bhu. Small Deities of Sri Krishna’s queens Rukmini and Satyabhama are also displayed…
Cuttack, also known as the Silver City is one of the oldest city of Odisha. It rests proudly on the fertile delta formed by Mahanadi and Katha Jodi rivers. The city is famous for its magnificent Silver Filigree works and great architectural significance. Also it is around one thousand years old. Although Cuttack comes under municipality area, but it has a greenish village sight and brotherhood tradition that made it unique. History The Silver City stands in pride in between two important rivers The Mahanadi and The Kathajodi. The historical evidences tell that the city was previously named as Abhinav Varanasi (meaning a new type…
Duduma waterfall is a spectacular waterfall falling from a height of 157.5 Rani Duduma Waterfalls metres & is situated at a distance of 92 kms from Koraput and around 177 kms away from Visakhapatnam, and then about 557 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital. It forms a significant part of the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha borderline. The Duduma Waterfall is formed by the Machkund river in Odisha & Andhra Pradesh states of India. Rani Duduma Waterfalls Rani Duduma Waterfalls: Rich Nature Troves & Home to the Bonda Tribe The Rani Duduma waterfall is famous for picnic spots at Koraput. This waterfall is…
Nestled in the North-Eastern edge of Odisha’s Chilika Lake, Mangalajodi is a place for bird lovers. With the onset of winters more than 200 varieties of migratory birds fill the air of Mangalajodi with life. These birds settle amongst thousands of water lilies in the wetlands giving a mesmerising view. The beautiful blue lagoon and thousands of birds flying over the bright sunlight, the black and silver clouds mesmerize travellers. Apart from this, Mangalajodi is a landscape of Bamboo and Mango trees that gives an impression of natural ambiance. Northern Shoveler (courtesy Wikipedia) Mangalajodi has managed to find itself a…
Atri, a small village in Begunia police station situated in Khurda district is home to one of the hot springs of Odisha. During the visit to the majestic place, amidst paddy fields one can witness hot spring bubbles up from the ground and smell a strong odour of Atri Hot Spring sulphur that pervades the locality. The temperature of the spring water is about 55 degree Celsius that remains more or less constant throughout the year. To prevent stagnation, the water of the hot spring is collected in a reservoir which is provided with outlets. The reservoir is 10 feet…
The maritime history of Odisha is rich, precious and contended. It also carries a great sign of heritage and significance. Odisha Maritime Museum was once connected with its overseas trade partners through the sea route. Merchants used to voyage long to sell many items from here. Millennium city Cuttack has a number of attractions to offer. The silver city is not only famous for its silver filigree work, Durga Puja celebration, but also well known for its royal history and heritage. One such building carrying rich maritime historical significance is present in Cuttack, The Maritime Museum. Located across the river…
Odisha is home to a large number of temples in the country which exude a majestic richness. There are a vast number of temples which are unexplored till now. These are not so famous but have a great historical importance. One of them is Anantashayana Vishnu Temple. Situated in the small village of Sendhagram, Sarang, 3 km north of Talcher and 28 km from Angul, this enormous natural sandstone sculpture of Lord Vishnu in a resting position is Lord Vishnu’s second biggest idol in India. It is believed to have been constructed around the 8th -9th Century AD. and measures…
Hadgarh is situated within the Keonjhar district and is notable for the wildlife sanctuary of Hadgarh and also the dam that has been constructed on the Salandi River. Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary offers a scenic environment with its stunning beauty & it’s dense Sal forests with clusters of extensive vegetation in between. This sanctuary covers an area of 191 sq km. It was first made public in the year 1978. The River Salandi, tributary to the Baitarani River, passes through this sanctuary. Several other streams, such as Mukta water, Suranga water, Andheri stream, Pitanau stream, and Bento Kohli stream flow through…