Papakshya Ghat in Binika
Papakshya Ghat is at the bank of Mahanadi River in Binika, Sonepur district It turns out that many people come to the Ghat for a holy bath in the lunar eclipse and
The Leaning Temple of Huma
The Leaning temple of Huma is dedicated to Lord Bimaleswar Baba. "Kudo" is a special type of fish found here. During auspicious days they are called by their names and given the
Chiplima the Power House
Chiplima Power House is located about 37 km from Sambalpur. Chiplima is known for a natural fall about 24.38 mts in height. So it harnessed for generating electricity.
Maa Ghanteswari Temple
Maa Ghanteswari Temple, as the name indicates there’s bells in every direction. It played an important role for navigation in the past. It was called a light house without a light.
Ushakothi Wild Life Sanctuary
Ushakothi Sanctuary is also know as Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary comprises of parts of Badrama Reserve Forests, Ushakothi Reserve Forests, Binjipali Reserve Forests and Additional Kansar Reserve Forests.
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Papakshya Ghat in Binika
Papakshya Ghat is at the bank of Mahanadi River in Binika, Sonepur district It turns out that many people come to the Ghat for a holy bath in the lunar eclipse and solar eclipse to atone for their sins.
Tribeni Sangam Debrigarh of History, Culture and Nature
Nestled between the Hirakud Dam and Reservoir makes for a picturesque setting, the sanctuary finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. During his rebellion against the British Veer Surendra Sai made his base at ‘Barapathara” located within the sanctuary.
The Leaning Temple of Huma
The Leaning temple of Huma is dedicated to Lord Bimaleswar Baba. “Kudo” is a special type of fish found here. During auspicious days they are called by their names and given the “Prasad” of the God.
Chiplima the Power House
Chiplima Power House is located about 37 km from Sambalpur. Chiplima is known for a natural fall about 24.38 mts in height. So it harnessed for generating electricity.
Maa Ghanteswari Temple
Maa Ghanteswari Temple, as the name indicates there’s bells in every direction. It played an important role for navigation in the past. It was called a light house without a light.
Ushakothi Wild Life Sanctuary
Ushakothi Sanctuary is also know as Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary comprises of parts of Badrama Reserve Forests, Ushakothi Reserve Forests, Binjipali Reserve Forests and Additional Kansar Reserve Forests.
“The Orchard”, A Three star hotel in Jharsuguda
“The Orchard”, A Three star hotel in Jharsuguda, is a unit of Garden Palace Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Huge portico at the entrance, cultured lawns and sculpted pathways… welcome to The Orchard, the only three star hotel in Jharsuguda. It is designed in a modern architectural pattern with a subtle touch of class. The interiors of
The Unique Historical Gandhi Mandir ( Temple )
“The temple is being re-developed, beautified and maintained with the financial assistance graciously given by ADITYA BIRLA GROUP”. The foundation stone of Gandhi Mandir at Bhatra in the municipal area of Sambalpur was laid on March 23, 1971 by the then Revenue Divisional Commissioner of Sambalpur Sri Rabindra Nath Mohanty, I.A.S. It took almost three
Gandhamardhan Parvat
It is learnt that when the great disciple of Ramachandra in Ramayan the Great Epics of India , the great hero Hanuman was flying with Giri Gandhamardhan means the Great Mountain called Gandhamardhan from Himalayan Range which one was full of medicinal plants and was required for the treatment of Laxman, who was at death
Harishankar, A hindu Pilgrimage
Harishankar is located on the southern side of Gandhamardhan hills in Balangir. It is 165 km from Sambalpur, 81 Km from Balangir. The Harishankar dazzles with a series of bewitching waterfalls cascading on the hillslopes. Sri Sri Harishankar Devasthana, in India, is on the slopes of the beautiful Gandhamardhan hills , Orissa. It is popular
Hirakud Dam
In 1957, India’s first prime minister Pandit Javaharlal Nehru inaugurated world’s largest earth Dam, Hirakud Dam at Sambalpur and with this an industrial revolution started in Orissa, particularly in Western Orissa. Orient paper mill started its operation in BrajarajNagar and Steel authority of India established in Rourkela. Now the 180 KM stretch between Rourkela to
Samaleswari Temple
Samaleswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Sambalpur, Western Orissa, India dedicated to the goddess known as MAA, also known among the natives as samalei maa, meaning Mother Samaleswari. Shree Shree Samaleswari, the presiding deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious force in western part of Orissa and Chhattisgarh state of India. On the bank
Gudguda Waterfalls
This is one of the small but beautiful waterfalls of Sambalpur district, Orissa. It sprinkles out from the Gudguda mountain, as told by the local peoples. Picnickers throng to the spot during the X-mas holidays, New Year. Specially in winter season from November to February picnickers gather there to have some fun and eat out.
IIM Sambalpur