Balasore or Baleshwar is a city in the state of Odisha, about 194 kilometres (121 mi) north of the state capital Bhubaneswar and 152 kilometres (94 mi) from Kolkata, in eastern India. It is the largest city of northern Odisha and the administrative headquarters of Balasore district. It is best known for Chandipur beach. The Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Program's Integrated Test Range is located 18 km south of Balasore.
Udala is a town of India in the state Odisha. It is a Notified Area Committee of district Mayurbhanj under Kaptipada sub-division.
Bhadrak is a city of Odisha state in eastern India. It came into existence on 1 April 1993. The city is the district headquarters of Bhadrak district. According to legend, the city derives its name from the Goddess Bhadrakali, whose temple is on the banks of the Salandi River.
Gunupur is a Municipality and one of the sub-divisional headquarters of Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the second biggest town in Rayagada district.
Nilagiri is a very small town and a Notified Area Council in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha.
"Sahasralingeshwara temple in Uppinangady is situated on the banks of the river Netravati and Kumaradhara, where thousand lingas are found. The story goes like: After Kurukshetra war, Krishna suggests Pandavas to get "Pushpa Mruga" to hold Rajasooryadwara Yaga.Bheema dashed to "Mahendragiri" to fetch it.On the way he meets Hanuman taking rest, which is stretched on his way.Bheema finds it difficult to cross the tail of Hanuman and requests to remove the tail. Hanuman asks Bheema to lift tail but he struggles and fails.Later both realised that both are devine powers.Hanuman comes to know the purpose of Bheem's journey and offers him hair from his tail for the protection.Bheem,after reaching Mahendragiri meets pushpamruga and it agrees on a condition that it would follow him only a "manovega"-speed at which mind moves. Bheem agrees trusting the tail hair. While leading the animal, whenever Bheem finds he cannot keep the pace with the animal,he drops a hair.Strangely a "Shivalinga" appears just on the spot and Pushpamruga proceeds only after worshipping the linga.This gives Bheem sufficient time to adjust his speed. When they reach the place called "Uppinangady", Bheem finds difficult and drops remaining one thousand tail hair.There appears 1000 lingas and by the time animal completes worship,Bheem safely reaches Yagamantap.Thus it is believed that 1000 Lingas are found in the temple vicinity.One out of those Lingas found in the middle of the river sand becomes visible in the month of February.
Khiching is an ancient village under Sukruli Block. Sukruli is one of the famous places in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha, India. It is the location of the Kichakeshwari Temple made from black stone.
Ghatagaon, is a developing town in Kendujhar District, Odisha, India. It is famous for Maa Tarini temple.
Dashapalla, also known as Daspalla, is an archaeologically important site situated in Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
The Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna is a 4th-century CE Hindu temple located in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka state, India which is built in the classical Dravidian architectural style. It is a site of religious pilgrimage. The temple faces the Karwar city beach on the Arabian Sea in which Hindu pilgrims cleanse before visiting the temple for worship. The temple is considered as holy as the Shiva temple at Varanasi or Kāśi (Kashi) in North India on the banks of the Ganges River. Hence, the Mahabaleshwar temple, Gokarna is known as the Dakshin Kasi. The temple deifies the Pranalinga also called Atmalinga or Shiva Linga In legend, it is said that the deity of the temple will bestow immense blessings to devotees, even to those who only glimpse it. Currently the administrative charge of the temple is with Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt, as per the guidance of Adiguru Shankaracharya during the establishment of the Matha.
Veerbhadra Temple, is situated in the holy Shri Kseshtra Yadur, on the banks of holy river Krishna in Chikodi Taluka of Belagavi District, Karnataka, India, approximately 94 kilometres (58 mi) from Belgaum. It lies on the banks of the majestic Krishna River.
Sri Nilamadhava Temple(Odia: ନୀଳମାଧବଜିଉ ମନ୍ଦିର, କଣ୍ଟିଲୋ) is very old and famous Vishnu temple which is near to the bank of Mahanadi, in Kantilo. which is present near to the twin hills with a surrounding forest. A permanent flow of holy water from the feet of Lord Nilamadhava is another attraction of the spot. Lord Siddheswar is also present which is another highlight of the place.
Sri Biranchinarayan Temple is in Palia village, which is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Bhadrak District, Odisha, India on the way from Bhadrak to Chandabali. It occupies a significant place in the cultural map of Odisha state of India. Today, the standing Biranchi Narayan Temple stands as evidence of the heritage of Surya Upasana in Odisha. Biranchi Narayan is another name for Lord Surya, the Sun God of light and lustre. The existing temple is dedicated to Biranchi-narayan, who is enshrined as a roughly four-faced image of the Sun. A square stone slightly tapering towards the top contains four carved images of the Sun god in relief, on the four sides of a slab. The figures hold two lotuses in two hands, as usual, and are depicted standing on chariots drawn by seven horses. Architecturally, the temple can be dated to the 13th century. It was renovated and reconstructed in the beginning of the 20th century by the generosity of a local zamindar.
Barahi Deula is an ancient 9th century built temple situated on the eastern coast of Odisha in Puri district. The barahi temple of Chaurasi is unique in more than one way. The image enshrined in this temple is considered to be one of the masterpieces among the images of the deity found all over India.
Soro is a town and a municipality in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is about 181 km from the capital of the state Bhubaneswar and 35 km from the district headquarters Balasore. Located on NH-16, the city is located midway between Balasore and Bhadrak cities. Soro along with neighboring cities contributes significantly towards the economy of Balasore district.
Thakurmunda is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Thakurmunda is a place to stay and tour the Mayurbhanj region. This region is home to Similipal, one of the most important wildlife parks of India. The national park comprises lush valleys, forest lands and scores of ancient temples.
Balasore railway station serves Balasore, Remuna, Chandipur, Bhograi, Nilagiri, Odisha in Balasore district and other districts like Mayurbhanj, Kendujhargarh and Bhadrak for boarding major trains like Duronto, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Humsafar Express and many more trains that do not stop at Bhadrak station in the Indian state of Odisha.
Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun, also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Shiva. Situated by the forest side, the main shivalinga at the temple is inside a natural cave. Water drops from the ceiling of the cave trickle down over the shivalinga in a continuous downpour, making for an interesting spectacle.
Niali is a Tehsil headquarter in Cuttack district of Odisha. It is famous for the shrine of Sobhaneswar, a Shiva Temple. Niali is situated at a distance of 42 km from Cuttack, the district headquarters.
