Balasore

Chandaneswar Temple is located at a distance of 45 from Jaleswar and is about 88 km from Balasore town. It is a famous centre of Saiva Culture. Lord Chandaneswar is the presiding deity of the place. At the time of the Nilaprava festival called Chandaneswar Mela. A large number of devotees gather here. Digha sea beach of West Bengal is only 8 km from Chandaneswar. It is a glorious coastal city in North Odisha with a beautiful beach. The Balasore city is famous for its mysterious Chandipur Beach and secondary…

Bhudhara Chandi is located 5 km from Nilagiri and 28 km distance from Balasore. It is famous for the temple of Bhudhara Chandi dating back to a century AD. The temple was constructed by the king Basanta Bhujanga Mandhata of the Ganga dynasty. The Devi was an emergency from a ploughed land by a tribal at a time of ploughing. This temple is one of the top destinations for tourists and devotees. This temple is located amidst the beautiful hills of Nilgiri, thus providing a serene environment for both devotees…

Panchalingeswar temple is located on Devgiri Hill near Nilagiris, 30 km distance from Balasore city and 10 km from Nilagiri Jagannath temple. Five Shiva linga are worshipped here. The perennial stream flows on the five Lingams constantly throughout the year. It is said from the Puranas that in the past, the place was the capital of Banasura, and five Lingas were established here for public use hence the place is called Panchalingeswar. To reach this temple, one has to climb about 300 steps. It is believed that devotees come to worship…