Top 5 Best Places to Visiting in Balangir – Temples, Waterfalls & Scenic Spots

1.Bhima Dunguri

The tourism zone of the Balangir district includes Bhima Dunguri due to its breathtaking forest scenery surrounded by verdant trees. Bhima Dunguri has gained fame through its ancient natural caves which spread across different locations in the mountainous regions. During the spring season this destination offers a unique view that enthralls every visitor who enters due to its spectacular scenery.

Every year in the month of Kartika purnima local people perform Girigobardhan Puja in an extremely festive manner. During this auspicious occasion the festival hosts both a Mela and Sankirtan events in association with the main ceremonies. Bhima Dunguri exists at 28 kilometers distance from Balangir town in the Deogaon Block. A quality motorable road leads to this destination from Balangir town throughout the year. The location serves as an excellent weekend getaway for tourists. The town of Balangir provides accessible hotel accommodations including Reasonable Hotels, Circuit House and IBs.

2.Kumuda Pahad

Kumuda Pahad stands as a wonderful natural site which attracts numerous tourists. According to its name the region maintains its status as a hilly region which houses a large natural cave measuring 80 feet by 40 feet in total area where Lord Dhabaleswar resides. In addition to the main cave there exist three other adjacent cave openings. The sacred space of the temple rests only 40 feet above the beginning of the hill. Due to its religious value this temple stands as the most popular sanctuary throughout this region even though it remains small. A considerable number of travelers pay pilgrimage to this sanctuary because Lord Dhabaleswar grants offers his visitors full mercy and benevolence. The temple welcomes thousands of people who arrive specifically during Shravana and Shivaratri months.

A vital special quality emerges from the proximity of Lord Shree Ram Temple to this region. The hill gets its natural beautiful appearance through the water storage pool located at its summit. A vast water area exists at the reservoir which makes it suitable for water sports. Week-end leisure tourists find this location specially designed for them. The holy site of Kumuda Pahada rests only 0.5 k.m. from Titilagarh town.

3.Turekela

Located at 98kms from Balangir the destination Tureikela serves as an ideal ground for group adventurism where visitors can witness a range of colorful wildlife including tigers, deers, bears, foxes, elephants, wild birds, monkeys, and wolfs. The singing birds resting in the trees create a delightful sight for the viewers’ eyes. Tourists from all walks of life including students and weekend travelers and leisure tourists gather at this location to spend New Year in natural surroundings.

4.Jogisarada

Jogisarda exists 25 kilometers east of Balangir near Jogisarda where Jogeswar Temple stands out as the main attraction. All people obtain their wishes when they perform reverence to Jogeswar Mahadev. Those casting their devotion at the Linga of Jogeswar Mahadev witness spontaneous awakening that earns it the title of living God. The temple attracts numerous pilgrims from distant areas during Mahashivaratri to gain their desired blessings during the Sital Shasthi Yatra celebration when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parbati celebrate their wedding festivities.

5.Saintala Chandi Temple

The sacred shrine of Goddess Chandi in Mahisamardini form at Saintala exists between 38kms and Balangir to its south. The artistically remarkable Dasavatar (ten incarnations) image of Vishnu and a broken door jamb along with Ganga and Yamuna figures are two aspects described in the sculpture. A ruined state currently represents the temple Chandi.

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