Swarnagiri Temple is located on top of the Balipadar hill and is 5 km distance from Bissamcuttack and 52 km from Rayagada town. Lord Shiva, Parvati, Anantasayana Vishnu, Laxmi, Ram, Laxman, and Devi Sita are worshipped in this Panasapadar temple. It is a new temple that is currently under construction. To reach the temple, you have to climb about 300 stairs.
At the top of the temple is a 55-foot-tall Shiva Linga. A viewpoint has been set up to look at the plight of the beautiful mountains. Many tourists visit the temple in the winter. Panasapadar, Swarnagiri Hill, and the temple are among the most touristy places in Rayagada, Odisha.
Swarnagiri Temple combines spiritual devotion, rich temple architecture, tribal culture, and scenic serenity—all wrapped into a compelling offbeat destination in Rayagada. From the hilltop, you get 360° panoramic views of forests, farmland, and distant mountains — especially breathtaking during sunrise or sunset.
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