Culture Dhenkanal district

1 culture

1.1 cuisine
1.2 tourism
1.3 places of interest in , around dhenkanal

culture

this region inhabited hindus.

cuisine

rice, dal , vegetables staple food of local people.
special non-vegetarian delicacies includes entrees composed of fish, prawn , meat. dalma (a mix of vegetables , pulses) , saag (leafy vegetables) vegetarian delicacies.
typical sweetmeats include chhenapoda, chhena jhili, rasabali, rasagola (all made milk) , pitha (cakes).
mahaprasad, food of gods cooked unique steaming process available in datatreya sai ashram premises , sri balram temple @ dhenkanal.
dhenkanal famous bara traditional tiffin prepared blackgram , rice.
indian, chinese , continental food available in hotels , restaurants.

tourism



gada khankira


kapilash temple

situated in north east corner of dhenkanal town, 26 km district headquarters. temples situated @ 2239 feet above sea level. narasinghdeva-i constructed temple sri chandrasekhar in 1246 ce. temple has wooden jagamohana. deities of sri ganesh, kartikeya, gangadevi, etc. found in temple. patita pavana jaganath remain in temple parsa deva. lord biswanath temple situated in kapilas. according scholars temple older chandrasekhar jew temple, hence known budha linga. there many legends kapilas pitha , significance.

saptasajya

one can proceed 12 km in sankarpur road dhenkanal bus stop , turn west @ badagila chowk , pass 2 km reach saptyasajya, place of scenic beauty, holy temple of maryada purusottama sri ramachandra located @ 900 feet @ hilltop. mountain stream flows down if touching holy feet in veneration. mythologically place important , legends abound. name sapta sajya because, there 7 hills surrounding area. facet behind naming of place that, saptarashi had ashramas here in place. there mythological story, that, sri ram during exile or vanabasha had spent 7 days in beautiful spot. secondly, pandavas during 12 years of exile , 1 year of agyanta vasa had chosen mountains shelter. state government had constructed pucca road in 1982. inside temple complex maa annapurna temple constructed in 1982, 1st floor kalki temple in 1985, surya narayan temple in 1990. temple of sri rameswaram shiva, sri ganesh, sri mahavir, , nabagrah temple each room each graha found. mahakali, mata saraswati, sri nrushingha temple conceived built in holy complex. scenic spot has become tourist , picnic spot thousands of tourists , devotees gather different corners of odisha , india.

naganatheswar temple

this temple belongs sri sri naganatheswar shiva, situated @ village nagena 20 km dhenkanal. ancient siva temple , constructed during region of keshari dynasty. according scholars pandit nagendranath mohapatras naganath satakam 1 of 12 yotir lingas. in stotras of awashyotirlinga 1 of yotirlinga in daruka-vana or neem forest. neem forest still there in premises. hari singh vidyadhar occupied dhenkanal fragmental temple darshan of lord naganath. sloka of dwadasha yotirlinga says naganath temple situated in southernmost part of anga kingdom. however, near there debris of fort still unidentified. here river brahmani turns north holy gangas.

astasambhu temple


astasambhu temple, kualo

kualo or karmula ancient capital of dhenkanal. kualo in north of dhenkanal town, 32 km on right side of river brahmani. kingdom ruled shulki kings held stambha epithets , fiduciaries of bahmukar kings. primary deity lord shiva. hence see 8 shiva temples @ kualo known ashta sambhu. these 8 shiva lingas known as – kanakeswar, swapneswar, aisneswar, kapileswar, baidyanatheswar, baneswar , lokanatheswar.

sri kanakeswar

it 1 of ashta shambhu shiva temples , situated near ramachandi temple.

sri annakoteswar

situated @ latadeipur. significance of shiva linga grooms in bright fortnight , reduces on dark half.

sri raghunath temple

sri raghunath temple of saptya sajya 1 of important vaishnav temples of dhenkanal.

jagannath temple deogaon

with spread of vaishnavism in dhenkanal jagannath temple built in different parts of district. jagannath temple located @ deogaon @ foot of kapilas mountain. gajapati prataprudra deva had built temple. gateway of temple higher temple itself. every year rathayatra (car festival) organised.

narayan temple of kapilas

kapilas place synthesis of shaivism , vaishnavism amply demonstrated. narayan temple @ hill of kaplias example of great event. there, beautiful black granite image of sri narayan s worshipped. stream flows down touches holy feet of lord narayan.

maa brahmayani temple

the temple located in bajichauk town. tuesday evenings best time visit 1 can see arati of devi maa.

maa tarini temple

maa tarini depicted red face 2 large eyes , mark in middle serves indication nose , tilak. spot located in khankira village of gandia block, dhenkanal district , hallowed presence of famed shrine of goddess tarini. quoted local villagers, maa tarini 20 - 30 yrs old new 1 built last year. here east of kapilash sanischara mahadev temple, west village temple in centre hanuman jew , south rameswar mahadev. gada khankira established during 17th century. 1605 - 1615 dhenkanal ditiya narapati-king lokanath ray singh bhramarabara reigned place. khankira village panchayat located in dhenkanal district of orissa state, india. surrounding nearby villages , distance khankira bega 5.2 km, laulai 7.7 km, pingua 9.8 km, sorisiapada 10.0 km, nihal prasad 10.1 km. best period visit destinations of district winter season (oct-feb.)

places of interest in , around dhenkanal

joranda

this place 24 km. dhenkanal, famous religious headquarters of mahima dharma , religious cult started odisha. joranda houses samadhi of mahima gosain, preacher , propounder of mahima cult. other sacred temples sunya mandira, dhuni mandira , gadi mandira. pilgrims in large numbers pour forth joranda fair held on full-moon day of magha falls in january–february every year. of principal texts of religion stuti chintaamani composed bhima bhoi. celebrated religious people belonging alekh/mahima dharma.

since 1874, unique festival has been held every year. mahima swami can credited great fair. every year people belong mahima religion gather here celebrate annual function, termed joranda fair. devotees each nook , corners of odisha come place discover calmness in life , how achieve nirvana (swarg) after death.

according devotees pray altogether god reciting alekh brahma , burn ghee in jajnan kund being peace earth’s life. believe devotion provide pureness earth , fulfill basic needs people cherish in day-to-day life.

ganesh khola

remnants of first palace , fort of ancestors of present king of dhenkanal can visited @ ganesh khola further 10 km joranda.

ladagada

40 km. dhenkanal town, ladagada place of religious importance. piece of stone known lord siddheswar worshiped here great reverence. banyan tree gives shelter lord known kalpabriksha.

sarang

67 km. dhenkanal, 23 km angul , 3 km. talcher 1 finds anantasayan image of lord vishnu on rocky bed of river brahmani @ saranga. hoods of ananta, serpent king spread on head of lord vishnu crown , cover. primal lotus, housing brahma, creator, originates vishnu s naval, supreme being enjoys deep delight of cosmic sleep in water of river brahmani.

dandadhar

67 km dhenkanal city , 30 km kamakshyanagar, dandadhar site of irrigation project on river ramial- ideal place outing. blue expanse of sparkling water caged in sun-bathed valley thrill searching eyes. place regarded picnic spot , acclaimed scenic beauty. many people during winter season gather here spend quality time near dam site.

bhuban

45 km dhenkanal town, bhuban place of famous bras , bel metal ( kansa pital basan) work , bullock festival ( dasahara balada yatra)in month of october. famous lord brudheswar, various festival observed in bhuban like, sri ganesh puja, rajo, durga puja, laxmi puja, ratha yatra, khudurukuni osha , many more. 1 day biggest village in asia continent, n.a.c.

jharada

this place 32 km dhenkanal district headquarter.it famous lord giridhari asram many pilgrims visit throughout year. asram famous ratayatra , mahasivaratri. place highly known dam (daluasuni) beautiful natural climate , picnic spot.

sadangi

this place 34 km district headquarter,a famous tri junction square connecting bhuvan,jajpur in north east,jaraka chandikhol in east, dhenkanal in south west, surrounded forest hill s, famous cultural function s, dola,dushara, genesh ustav,govt office-sbi,ri office,li office, forest range office, forest social office, co-operative office, panchayat office,etc. education-sishu mandir, primary school,me school,high school, college etc. business-mini market, weekly market etc. s beautiful , natural village suitable living,