Maha Shivaratri | Festivals in Odisha |
About Maha Shivaratri: |
Odisha is beautiful state and a major tourist destination of India. The temples, monuments, beaches, waterfalls are spread throughout the state, and Odisha is indeed a place. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mahashiv Ratri is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Odisha. By falling on the 14th day of Phalgun, Maha Shivratri is an important festival of Odisha. On the eve of Maha Shivaratri, devotees observed fasting and performed puja thought out the night.
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Location infomation of Maha Shivaratri:Address: Odisha 753001 |
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Monsoon - June to October |
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How to reach Maha Shivaratri?Flight – Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport Bus – Bus Service from Bhubaneswar. Railways – Nearest railway station Puri. Other Ways – Buses and hired cars are available in Puri, Bhubaneswar. |
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Nearest Petrol Pump near by Maha Shivaratri:
Mission Rd, Biju Patnaik Colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753008
Gandarpur, Cuttack, Odisha 753004
Gandarpur, Cuttack, Odisha 753003
HP Dealers. Cuttack Orissa, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 753001
Survey & Agriculture Settlement Colony, Chauliaganj, Cuttack, Odisha 753004
HPC Dealer At&pophulnakhra DT Orissa, Phulnakhara, Odisha 754001
Jatni, Nayapalli, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001
NH16, Kalibati, Odisha 752020 |
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Khandadhar Waterfalls |
Khandadhar waterfall is the second highest waterfall in Odisha. It is located at Sundhergarh district. It is about 105 Km from Rourkela. Khanda means shord or Talvar and Dhar means dhara or a fall. Khandadhar waterfall at 244 meters and 12th highest waterfall in India. This waterfall has wonderful view with natural beauty. The beauty of this magnificent spring flows in the months of the monsoon when the water from the rivulet overflow...more |
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary |
Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary is one of the best sanctuary in Odisha. This sanctuary is located at Balasore district. This place is famous for majestic forest and wild animals. The main attraction of this sanctuary animals are Elephant, Bison, Wild boars, pythons Leopards and varieties of birds. This forest is a favorite in birdwatchers....more |
Lingaraja temple |
The Linaraja temple was built by King Bhimadeva III during 11th Centuary AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at Bhubaneswar. It is the largest temple in the city, which is about 148 feet high and its construction are very similar to Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. Bindu Sarovara is located by north of this temple where thousands of devotee reach to take holy bath....more |
Udayagiri hill |
Udayagiri hill is famous as the Jain religious place of ancient history, located about 6.5 km from Bhubaneswar. It has 18 famous caves, which were used for the life of ancient Jain communities from Kharavela rule. Some major cave are big and beautiful....more |
Khandagiri Hill |
Khandagiri hill is the famous tourist destination near the Bhubaneswar city. It is located at adjacent on Udayagiri hill. These caves were constructed by King Kharwal during the Second century. This hill place 15 caves which are occupied by Jains. This is an example of Jain culture during the ancient age....more |
Jagannath Temple |
Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the holy four rituals in India. It is located is beach city of Puri. It is built in 12th century, and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It was believed that the real image of God was the power to give 'salvation' to see it. Jagannath temple was constructed with the help of wooden logs. The Divine Temple was listed as one of the Charm Dham Pilgrimages by Adi Shankaracharya, a Hindu spiritual leader....more |