Dhabaleswar Temple | Temples in Odisha

About Dhabaleswar Temple :

The Dhabeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and here Shiva is worshiped. This temple is 27 km away from the city of Cuttack. This is famous for its weekend tourism. The temple is situated on an island on the Mahanadi River. This temple is decorated with stone carvings. The atmosphere here is very calm and inspires spiritual spirit inside everyone.

Location information Dhabaleswar Temple :

The Dhabeshwar Temple distance of 27 km from the city of Cuttack, Dhauli, Odisha 752104.

Climate/Weather in Pati Dhabaleswar Temple :

Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
  • Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
  • Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
  • History of Dhabaleswar Temple :

    Dabaleshwar was named because of the miracle performed by Lord Shiva. Once a thief stole the calf of a black bull from a village and participated in a Shiva temple. He hid himself from the calf in the holy place while the angry mob was waiting outside the temple. The crowd can clearly hear calling out to the calf. Thieves had urged Lord Shiva to give him salvation from the crowd. He was pitying on it, God used to appear as a sannyasin before the crowd and telling him the reason for his movement, that he had doubted the thieves of concealed in the womb with a black calf, Sanassin to remove the bull Doubt brought out The calf turned white, so that the thieves went away. The sanyasi disappeared and the thief realizes who came to help him. He confessed and apologized to the crowd. They pledged to spend their whole life in the service of the Lord. Lord Shiva was known as Dabaleshwar due to whitening black color.

    Languages in Dhabaleswar Temple :

    Oriya is the main language of Cuttack. There some people speak Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Telugu languages. English language is used for tourism purpose.

    Interesting things to do Dhabaleswar Temple :

    Car drive - Car drive from Cuttack is a very attractive ride, on the Jobra Anicut, with the Mahanadi River and through many small Odisha villages and towns. Dhableshwar Island can also be contacted by boat rides from Cuttack. The boarding point is not very well marked - if you go to the CDA from Chahata Ghata Chaka, then pointing to Baimundi Nagar about 3 kilometers from the board, you will see an icon called 'Dabaleswar Ghat' in the ODI, you have to walk down to the river ghat to take the boat.

    Interesting things to visits near Dhabaleswar Temple :

    • Bali Yatra is the second largest trade festival in Asia held every year in Cuttack. It is organized in the month of November. The festival of kite flying is another attraction in the cultural calendar of Cuttack tourism and here lots of fun.

    • A big fair is organized in the month of Pretaksh Chaturdasi, Kartik is called Bada-Osha and various functions like Shivaratri, Pausha purnima, Dola purnima, and Kartika purnima are celebrated here. Please visit and enjoy this festival.

    How to reach Dhabaleswar Temple ?

    Nearest Airports - Biju Patnaik Airport around 29 km from the temple.

    Nearest Railway Station -Biju Patnaik Airport around 29 km from the temple.

    Taxi services - Taxi services are available.

    Bus service - Bus services also available.

    Nearest Visiting places from Dhabaleswar Temple :

    • Odisha Maritime Museum - The Odisha Maritime Museum is just 0.6 km from Dhabaleswar Island and People of different ages can learn about Odisha's past marine activities. The visit of the Odisha Maritime Museum is for both learning and enjoyment. Excellent aquariums the preservation of old artifacts is excellent. It's really enjoyable.
    • Mahanadi Barrage - The Mahanadi Barrage is just 1.5 km from Dhabaleswar Island and it is a famous barrage on the Mahanadi River. It is 1928 meters long and it is built to control the floods during monsoon. The second purpose of the Barrage was to irrigate about 167,000 hectares of land. A huge bridge has been built on the river Mahanadi. A large number of tourists have been visited here to see the natural beauty. Evening is the best time to come here.
    • Cuttack Chandi Temple - The Cuttack Chandi Temple is just 5.1 km from Dhabaleswar Island and Goddess Chandi is a temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. The statue of Goddess Chandi is attractive and looks lively. The architecture of the temple is very good, especially the work of the Gateway sculpture is also magnificent. This temple is highly revered by the people of Cuttack and the God is called very powerful.
    • Barabati Fort - The Barabati Fort is just 3.0 km from Dhabaleswar Island. Today, most part of the fort is in ruins, during the medieval period created by the kings of Ganga Dynasty, it was not a huge building and there were palaces and court yards inside it. Today you barely get to see any palaces. Time and humans have destroyed the structure equally. Some structures such as entrance doors in the restive state, the walls of the boundary talk about the royalty of the Ganga Dynasty.
    • Netaji Birth Place Museum - The Netaji Birth Place Museum is just 5.2 km from Dhabaleswar Island and It is Located in the heart of Cuttack City, a historical landmark of the Revolutionary Spirit located in front of the scenic pond. And I am proud to be a katakikan due to late Netaji, who always dedicates his life to others.
    • Deer Park - The Deer Park is just 9.7 km from Dhabaleswar Island and it is very oldest park. This is nearer are both Barbati Stadium and Barbati Fort.
    • Paramahansanath Temple - The Paramahansanath Temple is just 3.5 km from Dhabaleswar Island and this is one of the oldest temple. Many people believed that all the prayers come true in this temple.

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Dhabaleswar Temple :

    • Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump

    Address: Ranihat Colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753007
    Hours:  6AM–11PM
    Phone: 06755 223 322

    • Jagannath Petrol Pump

    Address: Link Rd, Arunodaya Colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753012
    Hours:  7AM–10PM

    Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Dhabaleswar Temple :

    • Hotel Akbari Continental
      Dolmundai, Cuttack 753001, India
      Approx. 3.4 km from Dhabaleswar Island
    • Hotel Manorama Plaza
      Mahatab Road, Cuttack, India
      Approx. 3.1 km from Dhabaleswar Island
    • Dwarka Resort
      College Sqaure Jobra Road, Cuttack 753003, India
      Approx. 3.0 km from Dhabaleswar Island
    • Hotel Ashoka
      Janpath, Bhubaneswar
      Approx. 2.0 km from Dhabaleswar Island
    • Hotel New Jasmine
      Plot No 679, Cuttack 753003, India
      Approx. 1.3 km from Dhabaleswar Island
    • Hotel Grand Central
      Old Station Road | Just off the Railway Station, Bhubaneswar 751006, India
      24.8 km from Dhabaleswar Island

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    Tips & Suggestions for Dhabaleswar Temple :

    October and November are best months for visit Dhabaleswar temple.

    Help Line/Phone Number in Dhabaleswar Temple :

    • Dist. Fire Officer
      0671-2306183 / 101(o), 2304773(R), 9437044478
    • POLICE
      0671-2304451
    • hospital
      0671-2623969
    • City Hospital
      102,0671-2623969
    • Ambulance Office
      0671-2686446
    • RAILWAY Station Manager
      0671-2300773

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    Dhabaleswar Temple
    The Odisha Maritime Museum is just 0.6 km from Dhabaleswar Island and People of different ages can learn about Odisha's past marine activities. The visit of the Odisha Maritime Museum is for both learning and enjoyment. Excellent aquariums the preservation of old artifacts is excellent. It's really enjoyable....more
    Mahanadi Barrage
    The Mahanadi Barrage is just 1.5 km from Dhabaleswar Island and it is a famous barrage on the Mahanadi River. It is 1928 meters long and it is built to control the floods during monsoon. The second purpose of the Barrage was to irrigate about 167,000 hectares of land. A huge bridge has been built on the river Mahanadi. A large number of tourists have been visited here to see the natural beauty. Evening is the best time to come here....more
    Cuttack Chandi Temple
    The Cuttack Chandi Temple is just 5.1 km from Dhabaleswar Island and Goddess Chandi is a temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. The statue of Goddess Chandi is attractive and looks lively. The architecture of the temple is very good, especially the work of the Gateway sculpture is also magnificent. This temple is highly revered by the people of Cuttack and the God is called very powerful...more
    Barabati Fort
    The Barabati Fort is just 3.0 km from Dhabaleswar Island. Today, most part of the fort is in ruins, during the medieval period created by the kings of Ganga Dynasty, it was not a huge building and there were palaces and court yards inside it. Today you barely get to see any palaces. Time and humans have destroyed the structure equally. Some structures such as entrance doors in the restive state, the walls of the boundary talk about the royalty of the Ganga Dynasty...more
    Netaji Birth Place Museum
    The Netaji Birth Place Museum is just 5.2 km from Dhabaleswar Island and It is Located in the heart of Cuttack City, a historical landmark of the Revolutionary Spirit located in front of the scenic pond. And I am proud to be a katakikan due to late Netaji, who always dedicates his life to others...more
    Deer Park
    The Deer Park is just 9.7 km from Dhabaleswar Island and it is very oldest park. This is nearer are both Barbati Stadium and Barbati Fort....more
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