Odisha is one exquisite Indian state, not yet fully
explored. Besides, some famous temples and beautiful beaches, people
don't know anything about the countless other retreats that are well
obscured from the eyes of the travellers. One of Odisha's well-kept
secrets is Kendujhar or Keonjhar, a lovely town filled with natural
beauty is a land-locked district in northern Odisha. The destination is
home to mighty hills, old temples and cascading waterfalls and makes
Indian destination beautifully offbeat. Let's discover this tiny region
and its beauties.
1. Ghatagaon
50km from the main town is
the place which is best known for the shrine of Goddess Tarini Pitha.
Devotees from all over Odisha and even from outside the state offers
thousands of coconuts everyday to the Temple of Maa Tarini. It's
believed that offering the Goddess a coconut brings wishes true. The
temple structure is unlike any architecture typical of Kalinga design.
Alternatively, there are no walls except for the prefect top enclosure,
just pillars to support the roof. This gives devotees a 360 degrees of
view of goddess Tarini.
2. Sanghagra & Badaghagra:
Two
Pretty small beautiful waterfalls 6 km & 10km away respectively
from the town of Keonjhar, best suited for outing and picnic spot. The
height of Sanghagra is about 100ft while the badaghagra is about 200ft
respectively.
3. Gonasika
Surrounded by lustrous green
valleys and wooded hills of various hues, the site is particularly known
as a pilgrimage center for the Brahmeswar Mahadev temple on the side of
the Baitarani river. It is in reality the location from which the river
begins to flow. A little away from the point of origin, the river goes
underground (and therefore called guptaganga) only to be seen jumping
over a projection of stone looking like a cow's nostril after a short
distance. The place's scenic beauty is absolutely enchanting. About 33
kms away from Keonjhar, out of which you can avail the bus service till
24 km and the rest 9km you have to be on foot or hire a vehicle.
4. Khandadhar
Another
sparkling 500 ft cascading water shower surrounded by lush green trees.
The waterfall makes a "smoke like" appearance due to the spray of the
waterfall's plunging waters. Located around 60 kms away from the town of
Keonjhar.
5. Murga Mahadev
Standing tall at the foot of
Thakurani Hills, in Keonjhar District Champua Sub-Division is famous for
the Murga Mahadev temple. The temple's charming surroundings and the
sight of perennial Thakurani hill spring will make you fall in love with
this place. Since it is located on the top most north-eastern side of
Odisha, you will find many mines which serves india the need of iron and
other valuable earth minerals. Since this place is approx 70km from the
town of keonjhar, therefore you have to stay in joda which is a hub
industrial mining belt of Odisha.
6. Handibhanga Waterfall
One
can not neglect its natural scenic surroundings! The sight of lush
green forest, mighty hills and the 200ft cascading waterfall along with
the sound of gushing water add to the overall beauty of the place.
Weekenders and holidaymakers alike are driven to the spot.
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