Lord Somnath Temple

 

Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple

Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple 

 

Lord Mahakaleshwar Temple of Ujjain

 

Lord Mahakaleswar

'Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling' is one of the most important 12 Jyotirlingas of the country. Where Dakshin Mukhi Shivling is established. Here every morning in the Brahma Muhurta, Bholenath is adorned with ashes.

"Jai Bhole"

Thousands of devotees pray to Lord Shiva on Dhabaleswar Temple.

Thousands of kanwarias (Bol Bam) flock to Dhabaleswar temple on third somwar (Monday) of Shravana month.

Devotees worship Lord Shiva on Holy River.

Dhabaleswar Temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Lots of devotees observe the Somvar Vrat during the Shravan Month known as Shravan Somvar. People Believes that if any one does this brat with full faith, his or her well wishes comes true.

Devotees wear the dark Orange color saree or kurta and put Kanwal Riya on their shoulder and take the water from the holy river, walk continuously by chanting the mantras Om Namaha Shivaya.

Cuttack, India: The hanging bridge of Dhabaleswar

Baba Dhabaleshwar temple is something different from another normal temple, because it is situated in the middle of the river. It Looks Like Island. The best and most beautiful part is about the hanging bridge which makes it more beautiful with the natural scenery view. Also the monkey's are bathing in the river and waiting for coconut and banana prasad. Try to visit once .

Hanging Bridge

‘Gaja Bhog’ offered to Lord Dhabaleswar Baba.

Lakhs of devotees come to visit the "Dhabaleswar Peetha" in cuttack on saturday evening too to offer prayer to baba Lord Dhabaleswar on the ocassion of "Bada Osha".

Dhabaleswar Baba

Bada Osha Prasad

Bada Osha festival celebration at Dhabaleswar Temple cuttack.

The most famous Dhabaleswar Temple (Shaiva Pitha) is aready ready for Panchuka which always falls during the last five days of holy Odia month of Kartik is called kartik masha. Lakhs of devotees come from different State and some come from outside to enjoy the festival. This temple is located on the Mahanadi river bank.

The beautiful shrine is located in an island and surrounded by the river Mahanadi, several devotees reach the holy place by boats and some reach by the Jhula bridge. It is famous for the tourist spot for it's natural beauty and scenery.

During Shraban masa( odia month), thousands of kawariya come to the shrine to pour water on the Shiv Lingam. On the month of sharavan and kartik every Monday devotees in large number come to the temple to have a darshan of the lord dhabaleswar and take his blessing. But on the time of Panchuka, the temple has the biggest crowd of devotees, who come to attain the religious rites on Bada Osha but enjoy the beautiful fair which takes place on the Bada osha festival.  Last year, over Ten  lakh devotees come to attend the shrine during Panchuka.

Dhabaleswar Temple of odisha

Now we go to our Bada Osha festivals which falls on the third day of the Panchuka, and this festival is observed in every Odia houses with great devotee and care. Lord Dhabaleswar is worshipped in the night of Bada Osha with white coloured fruits, flowers and clothing for which Lord shiva called as the white God or Dhabaleswar baba. The traditional bhoga or prasad of the lord dhabaleswar is white in colour and is known as "Gaja Bhog". On this day special women's wear the new traditional wear to celebrate the puja. This year Panchuka will be observed from November 10 to 15.

This is a big festival if you want to visit this temple please come to odisha.   

Cuttack Famous Mahanadi Barrage

The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres  and has a total course of 858 kilometres (533 mi).
The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

The word Mahanadi literally comes from two odia words 'maha' and nadi' meaning 'The Great River'.

About Cuttack

Known as Abhinaba Baranasi Kataka in the medieval age, Cuttack is one of oldest cities of Odisha (Orissa). Resting on a fertile delta created by the Mahanadi and Kathjori rivers, Cuttack is a business centre bustling with trade actions. Cuttack travel & tourism provides best facilities for tourists.

About Cuttack

Spreading from east to west, a narrow strip of land is what comprises Cuttack. With two topographical divisions, namely, the hilly land on the west and Mahanadi delta plains in the east, this densely populated city is highly fertile. Owing its fertility to the water bodies functioning as tributaries of Mahanadi river system, Cuttack is a major producer of rice.

Around 30 kms from the capital city of Odisha (Orissa), Cuttack is best known for its worldwide celebrated art--the silver filigree work. Thin silver wires fashioned into exquisite jewellery, utensils and pretty items will simply take your breath away along with a heavy toll on your folder.

cuttack barabati stadium

The Barabati Stadium is an Indian sports stadium located in Silver city Cuttack, Odisha. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.

The stadium is owned and operated by the Odisha Cricket Association. It is also used for association football. It hosts  Santosh Trophy national football tournament and the state's Odisha First Division League football matches.

Barbati stadium

Ansupa is a beautiful lake based 68 kms from Cuttack

Ansupa is a beautiful lake based 68 kms from Cuttack odisha. It is a heaven of for the migratory birds.
Flanked by lush green trees and crystal clear water, this place is an attraction for bird lovers and tourists as well who can enjoy boating, fishing and sight seeing simultaneously. Perfect for picnic spot.

Ansupa Lake

Purighat Kathajodi Cuttack

‪Nearer to Athagarh, Ansupa lake cuttack

‪Nearer to Athagarh, Ansupa is a small but picturesque lake offering an asylum to migratory birds in winter. The water spread is ideal for fishing and boating. The nearest bus stop is Athagarh. 

Regular bus services are available upto Athagarh from Cuttack. One has to travel the road distance from Athagarh to Ansupa (14 kms) either by hired Taxi/ Auto rickshaw. 

The accommodation facility near to Ansupa can be located at P.W.D I.B, Athagarh and also at Cuttack city. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I at Athagarh. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. 

Athagarh and S.C.B Medical college of Cuttack City are nearer to Ansupa for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

To reach Ansupa, one has to travel to Athagarh, which is at a distance of 54 kms from Cuttack. Then he can tread the distance to Ansupa by road, a distance of 14 kms. The nearest railway station is at Cuttack (68 kms) and the nearest airport is at Bhubanesawar, at a distance of 101 kms.

Dhabaleswar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva

Dhabaleswar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. It is situated at a distance of 37 kilometers from the city of Cuttack, in the exotic island of Dhabaleshwar. 

It is one of the famous weekend tours from Cuttack. The temple, located in an island on River Mahanadi, is embellished with stone carvings that date back to the early 10th and 11th century. The serene ambiance, in which the temple is situated, inspires spiritual feeling among one and all.

About Mahanadi

This is enroute Bhattarika,very scenic isolated road which goes besides Mahanadi.

Bhattarika Temple Athgarh Cuttack

Bhattarika Temple to be found in sasanga village, baramba, Athgarh, Cuttack District, India is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Maa Bhattarika worshipped as a demonstration of Shakti. 

The temple is situated on the banks of the River Mahanadi. As per Puranic tradition Parasuram facing certain defeat at the hands of Saharasjuna prayed to Durga who appeared in this spot to impart her divine power to the aid of Parashuram.

Shakti Pitha Bhattarika of Badamba in the district of Cuttack is one of the notable holy place of Orissa, India.

Barabati fort at Cuttack

Barabati Fort is a 14th-century fort built by the Ganga dynasty near Cuttack, Odisha. The ruins of the fort remain with its moat, gate, and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace, which evokes the memories of past days. 

Today it sits next to the modern Barabati Stadium, the venue of various sport events and cultural programs. There is also a temple dedicated to Cuttack Chandi, the presiding deity of the city, not far away from the fort. 

Now there is also plans to develop the old Gadakhai into a world class tourist destination with boating facilities and a world class park. The renovation work of the gadakhai is going on in full swing.

About Cuttack

Cuttack, the former capital and one of the oldest cities of Orissa is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is also known as the 'Millennium City', is the cultural capital of Orissa.

The town is situated at the apex of the delta formed by the rivers Mahanadi in the North and Kathajodi in the South. It serves as a convenient base for touring the various places of interest in the district.

With its world famous unique filigree works in silver, ivory and brass works and textiles of woven silk and cotton, Cuttack is perhaps the grandest showroom of Orissa.

Bhattarika Temple is located on the Mahanadi River, Cuttack

Bhattarika Temple is located on the Mahanadi River, in Sasanga village in the tehsil Baramba, Cuttack district, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Maa Bhattarika worshipped as a manifestation of Shakti. 

As per the Puranic tradition, Parashurama, facing certain defeat at the hands of Saharasjuna, prayed to Durga who appeared on this spot to impart her divine power to his aid. The festival Pana Sankranti is celebrated here in April, Akshaya Tritiya in May and Dussehra in October.

Singanatha Temple Cuttack

One among the imposing structures in the city, Singanatha Temple is the oldest temple in Cuttack. This holy shrine is located in a tranquil ambiance of Mahanadi river more particularly on a rocky island in the river. 
An epitome of sacredness and tranquility, this devout centre is a popular pilgrim centre in the entire city.