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ATTRACTIONS :
The headquarters town of
the district, Dhenkanal is ideally located on National Highway No. 42 connecting Cuttack
with Sambalpur. It is commonly believed that the town is named after a ‘Savar
Chief’ called ‘Dhenka’, who was in possession of a compact area around the
present township. The town is clustered with the pinnaclesof several temples dedicated to
different deities of Hindu panteon. Natable among them are the temples of Balabhadra,
Sambhugopal, Raghunath and Kunajakanta Krishna
The unique collection of
the District Museum here are traditional weapons of the ex-rulers of Dhenkanal and tools
of the palaeolithic period.
APPROACH
Air –
The nearest airport for approaching the places of interest in the district of Dhenkanal is
at Bhubaneswar (99 km.) which is connected with Bew Deklgum Culcutta, Chennai, Mumbai,
Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Nagpur by boeing flights.
Rail –
Dhenkanal Railway Station on S.E.Railway.
Road –
99 km. From Bhubaneswar on N.H. No. 42 Regular bus services connect Dhenkanal with
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack Puri, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Raipur, etc.
ACCOMODATION :
(Government) |
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Name of the Establishment |
Reservation Authority |
Circuit House |
Collector, Dhenkanal |
Inspection Bungalow(PWD) |
Executive
Engineer(R&B),Dhenkanal |
Inspection Bungalow (NH) |
Executive Engineer(NH),
Dhenkanal |
Zill Parisad Bungalow |
A.D.M. Dhenkanal |
(Private) |
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Hotel Sakuntala,
Dakshinakali Road. |
Manager, Hotel Sakuntala |
Hotel Surya,Jagannath Road |
Manager, Hotel Surya |
Shrikrishna Lodging, Ganesh
Bazar |
Manager, Shrikrishna Lodging |
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Hotel Debakanya , Near LIC Office
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Manager |
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Sai
Funny Guest House , Mahabir Bazar |
Manager |
KAPILAS
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ATTRACTIONS
The loftiest peak of Kapilas range enshrines the temple of Lord Shiva Chandrasekhar
at height of about 457 meters. The place is identified with ‘Kailash’, the
legendary abode of Lord Shiva. A flight of 1,351 steps and also a ghat road lead to the
temple. Thousands of devout souls throng to Kapilas on the occasion of
‘Mahasivaratri’, the night consecrated to Lord Shiva in the month of
February-March. To the east of the main temple at a higher altitude stands the temple of
Narayan and Viswanath.
The hill has several caves as well as the ruins of a mediaeval fort which are
regularly visited by pilgrims. Some of the caves are associated with the Pauranic episodes
that have great appeal to the visitors. The great names of Shridhar Swami, the celebrated
commentator of the Bhagabat and Mahima Gosain, the founder of Mahima Cult, are
historically associated with the place. Besides, the Deer Park and Science Park are two
other added attractions of the place.
APPROACH
Rail
– Dhenkanal Railway Station
Road
– 26 km. From Dhenkanal, regular bus services are available.
ACCOMODATION
Name of the
Establishment |
Reservation Authority
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Panthasala, (Deptt. Of
Tourism |
Tourist Officer, Dhenkanal, |
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Asst.Tourist officer,
Kapilas |
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Inspection Bungalow (PWD) |
Executive Engineer(R&B),
Dhenkanal |
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Dharmasala (Choultry) |
Caretaker, Kapilash Temple |
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JORANDA
ATTRACTIONS
Famous as the religious
headquarters of ‘Mahima Dharma’, Joranda houses the samadhi of Mahima Gosain, the preacherpropounder of the
Mahima Cult, The other sacred tamples are the ‘Sunya Mandira’, ‘Dhuni
Mandira’ and ‘Gadi Mandira’ Pilgrims in large numbers pour forth to Joranda
fair held on full-moon day of Magha which falls in January-February every year.
APPROACH
Rail –
Dhenkanal Railway Station.
Road –
24 km. From Dhenkanal, regular bus services operate between Dhenkanal and Joranda.
ACOMODATION
Name of the
Establishment |
Reservation Authority
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Revenue Rest Shed,
Natima. |
Sub-Collector,
Dhenkanal, |
Dharmasala |
Secretary, Mahima Samaj.
Joranda. |
EXCURSIONS
Saptasajya
Aplace
of scenic beauty, Saptasahya is situated at a distance of about 11 km. To the south of
Dhenkanal town. According to legend ‘Pandavas’ spent some days of their
incognito life (Agnuata vasa) in these hills. The temple of Rafhunath built in honour of
Lord Rama, Laxaman and Sita by Rani Ratnaprava Devi of Dhenkanal attracts large crowd
every year on Ramanavami day in the month of March-April. A small spring flowing closeby
enhances the beauty of the place. It is an ideal place for picnic and relavation.
72
km. From Dhenkanal, 45 km from Angul and 25 km. From Talcher town, Kualo is famous for
housing a plethora of temples dedicated to Lord Kanakeswar, Baidyanath, Paschimeswar,
Balunkeswar and Kapileswar. In its ruined form, the temple ofKanakeswar is about 24 ,trs.
High and preserves some of the earliest specimens of sculptures representing temple
building activities in Orissa.
Ladagada
40
km. From Dhenkanal town, Ladagada is a place of religious importance. A piece of stone
known as Lord Siddheswar is worshipped here with great reverence. The banyan tree which
gives shelter to the Lord is known as Kalpabruksha.
Saranga
67
km. From Dhenkanal,23 Km. From Angul and 3 km. From Talcher one finds
the Anantasyi image of Lord
Vishnu on the rocky bed of the river Brahmani at Saranga. The hoods of Ananta, the serpent
king spread over the head of Lord Vishnu as the crown and cover. The primal lotus ,housing
Brahma, the creator ,originates from Vishnu’s naval, the supreme being enjoys deep
delight of his cosmic sleep in the water of the river Brahmani.
Dandadhar
67
km. From Dhenkanal and 30 km. From Kamakshyanagar, Dandadhar is the site of an irrigation
project on the river Ramial- an ideal place for outing. Blue expense of sparkling water
caged in sun-bathed vally is a thrill to the
searching eyes.
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