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Joranda Mahima Temple, Dhenkanal

Famous as the religious headquarters of Mahima Dharma, Joranda houses the samadhi of Mahima Gosain, the preacher and propounder of the Mahima Cult. The other sacred tamples are the Sunya Mandira, Dhuni Mandira and Gadi Mandira. Pilgrims in large numbers pour into the Joranda fair for celebrations. This fair is held on the full moon […]

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Kapilash Temple, Dhenkanal

The loftiest peak of Kapilas range enshrines the temple of Lord Shiva, i.e. Chandrasekhar, at a height of about 457 meters. The place is identified with Kailash, the legendary abode of Lord Shiva. A flight of 1,351 steps and a ghat road leads to the temple. Thousands of devout souls throng to Kapilas on Mahasivaratri, […]

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Annakoteshvara Temple, Dhenkanal, Odisha

Annakoteshvara Temple, Dhenkanal, Odisha Date built: – Deity: – Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: – District:: Dhenkanal Address: – Phone – Annakoteshwara Temple, Annakoteswar Temple, or Annakotisvara Siva Temple is located in Latadeipur in Gondia tehsil in Dhenkanal district, Odisha.The Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva with a stone shivalinga.Annakoteshwara Temple also known as Urnakoteshvara temple is a Shaivite temple situated […]