Kalahandi Tourist Places, Best Place to Visit in Odisha, Kalahandi Tourism Place, Kalahandi Picnic Spots
Maa Manikeswari Temple is located only 1 km distance from Bhawanipatna city in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriyas. During the Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple. Every year during Chatar yatra many people who have fulfilled their wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of the Goddess. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Maa Manikeshwari temple. Deity Manikeswari is the protective goddess of Kalahandi. Maa Manikeshwari Temple History The temple of Manikeshwari…
Rabandhara Waterfall is located around 13 Km distance from Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi. The waterfall flows through the dense forest, making it a popular tourist destination. It is best for bathing in crystal water. It is a good place for picnics in the winter season. There is a park for children and a Restroom available Near the Waterfall. The beautiful place is surrounded by hills and dense forest. The Waterfalls water are continuously flowing, so tourists come here all year round. Bada Rabandhar Waterfall also is located near the Sana Rabandhar Waterfall.…
Dhabaleswar Shiva Temple is situated at Mohangiri. It is around 85 km to the northeast of the district headquarters, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi. A mountainous stream called Kali Ganga is flowing nearby, on the bank of the River, which stands a Siva temple. The Shiva temple stands on a hill. Local folklore records that around 1940, one assistant sub-inspector of police, who was posted in this remote area, came to know through a dream that one Siva temple was lying buried underneath. His dream came true when he dug out the hillock…
Belkhandi Uma Maheswar dhabaleswar Temple is Situated on the confluence of the river Tel and Uttei. It is 67 K.Ms from Bhawanipatna. Two tributaries of the river Mahanadi, Belkhandi has gained prominence as a centre of religious activities and archaeological importance with a picturesque site. Besides the temples now standing therein, ruins of 12th Century monuments have been excavated from there in the recent past. Among the sculptures unearthed images of Sapta Matruka (Seven Mother Goddesses) and Uma Maheswar are not-worthy. The ruins of Belkhandi are preserved in a small…
