Kapilash Temple

Kapilash Temple is also known as Chandrasekhar Temple. This is located in the northeast part of the Dhenkanal District, Odisha, India at a distance of 26 km from the district headquarters.

This temple is situated at an altitude of about 2239 feet above sea level. The main pillar of the temple is 60 feet long. There are two paths to the temple. One is 1352 stairs are climbing and the other is traveling by a path passing or winding across from Barabanki. Narasinghdev I, the lord of the Ganga administration, fabricated a sanctuary for Shri Chandrasekhar in 1246 CE as demonstrated in the kapilash sanctuary engraving. The Payamrta tank (Payamrta Kunda) on the left of the temple and on the right is the Marichi tank (Mirichi Kunda). There is a wooden Jagmohan in the temple. In the temple, there is shri Ganesh and Kartikeya and Ganga goddess, etc. The Patiata Pavana wind Jagannath has been installed in the temple as the Paraasa Deva. God Biswanath temple is also located in the Kapilash. According to some scholars, this temple is older than the Chandrashekhar temple that is why it is called the Buddhist Linga. Kapilash has many legends and significance. For some scholars, this tradition is the hermitage of Kapila and Kapilash is the second Kailas of Lord Shiva.

In November 2015, three ancient idols were stolen from the temple premises. The three precious idols were stolen from the famous temple entrance; they were idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Durga, and Goddess Bhairavi.

Nilamadhaba Temple

The Sri Nilamadhav Temple is a very ancient and famous Vishnu temple, situated on the Banks of the Mahanadi River at Kantilo. It is located near the twin hills with a surrounding forest. The steady flow of the sacred water from the feet of Lord Nillamadhav is another attraction for the site. Here lord Sidheswar is also present which another attraction of the place.

‌Lord Nilmadhava occupies a central place in the cult of Lord Jagannath. Even to this day, the temple of Lord Nilamadhav is present in the Jagannatha temple at Puri on the right side of the Lakshmi temple.

HISTORY:

All this originated in a small cave in the Brahmadari hills on the Banks of the Mahanadi River, now known as the Kantilo of Nayagarh district. Here, the local Sabara Chief Biswabasu worshipped Kitung for god was known in the Sabara dialect. According to the Parana’s, the deity was originally worshipped as an Indranila gem image, known as the “Nillamadhav”.After a long time, Darumurti is coming. The three rivers are situated near the confluence of Mahanadi, Kuanria, and Kusumi. The structure of the temple is like the Jagannath temple at Puri. It is arranged on the correct bank of Mahanadi.. This is known as the Triveni junction of Odisha. As Beni-Madhava is in Prayag, so Nila Madhava is in this place.

FESTIVALS:

Magh Saptami festival or Ratha Saptami is one of the best festivals in this place. Here a fair is organized on the Ekadashi of the month of Magha. Another festival is” PUSHA PURNIMA”. Lord Nilamedhab is decorated with gold ornaments on this occasion.

LOCATION:

 ‌The Kantilo is situated on the bank of the Mahanadi River in the Kendarpada block at Nayagarh district. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh city and the nearest airport is Bhubaneswar. It is 33 km far from Nayagarh bus stop and 73 km far from the state capital Bhubaneswar. It is recommended that in the event that you intend to travel via train, it is smarter to get down at Bhubaneswar station as there will be incessant transports for Kantilo. Roads are connected to Kantilo which provides regular bus Services.

Gandahati Waterfall

Gandahati waterfall is situated on the River Mahendratanaya in the Gajapati district, in the southern part of Odisha, India. From Parlakhemundi, the Gandahati waterfall is situated at a 30km distance. Its nearest railway station is Paralakhemundi and Palsa, which are 44 km far from Paralakhemundi. It is far away. The best an ideal opportunity to visit this spot is during the stormy season.

 A Gandahati waterfall is a tourist destination in the Gajapati district of Odisha, which is visited by many people during winters. This waterfall is 153 km away from Berhampur and 30 km from Parlakhemundi. its place can be accessed by bus or by any vehicle through road but by train, anyone can reach the 

waterfalls from either Palasa or Paralakhemundi

As soon as we go to the waterfall, we find it covered with dense forest all around. We must cross small villages along the path of waterfalls. After going 7 km from Parlakhemundi, we get a sprawling university campus which is called Centurion University. Those who come to this area, are also taking a look at this campus.

 The waterfalls are well known for shining waterfalls, in which water flows continuously throughout the year. Its natural beauty amidst the forests attracts tourists from all surrounding areas. A Hindu goddess Santoshi Maa temple is situated on the left side of the waterfall.

A bridge is over the stream to cross the path, which is made of wooden. The turning point is also a wooden fence from which we enter the falls area and take stairs near the waterfall. For children to play, a piece of the garden is maintained to entertain the visitors with tiny benches and other swings and all sorts of things.

The stream is not so deep that despite age everyone can easily get into the water and play there. Huge rocks at this place there is another viewpoint where people can sit and enjoy falling and take photos.

Duduma Waterfall

The Duduma waterfall are arranged in the limit of the Koraput (Odisha) and Visakhapatnam (Andhrapradesh) locale of India.

 The horsetail type of waterfall is of a height of 175 meters (574 feet) and formed by the river Machhkund. It has two subs – streams, one towards Odisha and the other towards Andhra Pradesh. The Duduma is around 92 km from Koraput and around 177 km from Visakhapatnam is far away.

This machhakunda is a pilgrimage. Near this waterfall are the aboriginal tribe of bonda, gadabas and parja are lived.

Machhakunda hydroelectric project is situated near Duduma waterfall. This is a collaborative project between government of Odisha and the government of Andhra Pradesh. The installed capacity of the project with six units is 120 MW.