Olasuni Hill and Temple are located near National Highway No. 5 and 60 km distance from Cuttack via Chandikhol Road and 44 km from Jajpur town. The Samadhipitha of Santha Arakhit Das is on the top of the Olasuni hill and goddess. Olasuni is worshipped at the feet of the mountain towards the south near the river Gobari. The first name of Arakhit was Balavadra Deb elder son of Padamalav Dev. The then king of Badakhemundi Taluk of Ganjam district. His mother’s name was Mukta Devi. At the age of 14, Balavadra Deb left his royal palace and moved to hills and forests searching for the blessing of God. In the end, he came to Olasuni hillock, where he started his Sadhana and ultimately got siddhi. During his livelihood at Olasuni. He had written so many books out of which Mahimandal Gita is important to all.
History of Olasuni Temple
According to Arakhita Das, God is nothing but Sunya Brahma. There is no caste bar to worship God. So that irrespective of caste & creed, people of all sections become his devotees. It is said that he was a follower of Abadhuta Panthi. During his moment of hills and forest one Brahmani named Arakhita Accordingly, he was entitled as Arakhita Das. Arakhita Das took samadhi during the month of Magha Krishna Ekadasi in the year 1837 AD. The said day is still observed in each year called Gumpha Yatra or Olasuni Mela. The main Prasad of this temple is dried fish and Podapitha. The Olasuni Nature Camp having well furnished 3 Nos. of cottages with attached toilet facilities is constructed on the landscaping of the slope of Olasuni Hill. Besides, one common facility centre is also available. Olasuni Hill Station is a tourist attraction in Jajpur.
The Olashuni Temple & Nature Camp is a popular tourist destination in Kendrapara, Cuttack, and Jajpur districts. There is a nature camp here for devotees and tourists alike. Another major attraction of the Olasuni Cave is the Yatra, which is visited every year by the well-known Gananatya of Odisha at the Olasuni Mela. The Buddhist heritage of Lalitagiri is situated 3 km to the west of Olasuni Hill. A large number of followers and visitors gather here at the time of Olasuni Mela. Olasuni Hill is the best tourist place in Cuttack and Jajpur, Odisha.
Olasuni Nature Camp Price & Information
- Olasuni Nature Camp Price: Non A/C Double Bedded Suite Room for 2 adults per suite price is 1500 per day.
- The tariff excludes complimentary lunch, dinner, and breakfast. An entry fee of Rs. 0.00 per day will be applied extra.
- Children from 4 years to 18 years accompanying the parents and driver of the vehicle will be charged extra at the destination as per the tariff of the destination to be paid at the destination.
- The operation of AC at the location is subject to electricity availability.
- The visitor has to take a print copy of the accommodation booking and entry ticket along with proof of identity.
- The operation of AC at the location is subject to electricity availability.
- Check-in at 12 pm and check-out at 10 am morning.
- You can book a maximum of 8 adults at a time.
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