Belkhandi Uma Maheswar Dhabaleswar Temple is situated on the confluence of the rivers Tel and Uttei and is 67 km from Bhawanipatna. Idols of Uma (Parvati) and Maheshwar (Shiva) are worshipped together, symbolizing divine unity. Two tributaries of the River Mahanadi, Belkhandi have gained prominence as a centre of religious activities and archaeological importance with a picturesque site. The site also includes remnants of old temples and stone statues, now preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Besides the temples currently standing there, ruins of 12th-century monuments have been excavated in recent years. Among the sculptures unearthed, the images of Sapta Matruka (Seven Mother Goddesses) and Uma Maheshwar are particularly noteworthy. The ruins of Belkhandi are preserved in a small museum adjacent to the temple premises. It is also an ideal site for an outing. Belkhandi Uma Maheshwar Temple is a popular and well-known temple in Kalahandi, Odisha. Maha Shivaratri and Kartik Purnima are the main festivals of this temple. On these days, a large number of devotees come here to worship.
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