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Tara Tarini Mandir

The Sankranti Mela is held on each Sankranti, i.e every 1st day of the each Hindu month. This day is considered to be very auspicious for Tantra Sadhakas. The temple stays open from 5:30 AM to 10 PM for the darshan of the deities. Offerings are not allowed inside the garbhagriha during the festival, they are offered to the Bije Pratima which is kept on the special Bije Pithastal during the festival, located near the temple's gate. Special khechudi bhoga prepared and sold to devotees for ?7 per packet by the temple trust

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Siddha Bhairavi Temple

Devoted to goddess Bhairavi, Mandriti Siddha Bhairavi Temple is located in a small village of Mantridi, near Berhampur, in the district of Ganjam. The highlight of this temple is the idol of the presiding deity that features four hands and one leg. As per the stories associated with this temple, it is said that the image of goddess Bhairavi was excavated by a farmer during the process of ploughing. And in 1937, the idol was placed in newly built temple near Berhampur. Sailors and voyagers can also be seen seeking blessings and paying their homage to the goddess at this temple before heading for an excursion.

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Potagada

The fort of Potagarh was the first Collectorate complex of Ganjam. Later on it was shifted to Berhampur in 1815 and subsequently to Chhatrapur in 1835, where it is continuing till to-day. Potagarh or the "burried fort" is named as such since it is burried. It is situated at present near a village named Ganjam between 180 15' and 200 15'N. Latitude and 830 49' and 850 15' E. Longitude on the mouth of river Rushikulya.

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Shree Dhabaleswar Temple

The name Dhabaleswar (Dhabala or White + Eeswar or God) is attributed to a miracle performed by Lord Shiva. Once a thief stole a black bull calf from a village and fled to a Shiva temple. He hid himself with the calf in the sanctum while the angry crowd waited outside the temple. The crowd could clearly hear the calf calling out. The thief prayed fervently to Lord Shiva to deliver him from the crowd.

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Padma Sambhava Maha Vihara Monastery

Padmasambhava Mahavihara Monastery is perched in the serene hills of the Gajapati district, Odisha. Often referred to as Thupten Mindolling Monastery, it is a grand Tibetan Buddhist shrine and remains the biggest Eastern Indian Buddhist monastery. This sacred place is the largest Tibetan monastery in Eastern India, possessing spiritual and architectural values. This monastery, blessed by the Dalai Lama in 2010, symbolises peace, cultural heritage, and the legacy of Tibetan Buddhism that transcends all time. Whether you are looking for a spiritual refuge or a peep into Tibetan culture, this tranquil abode offers something unique and insightful.

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Aryapalli Marine Beach

Aryapalli Beach is a pristine water body that gifts travelers with the most serene and tranquil environs in the state of Odisha. Situated at a distance of 6-km from Chhatrapur and 30-km from Berhampur, this beach is flocked with tourists who are on their Odisha trip and wish to explore its most beguiling beaches. One can sit around the beach amidst the calmest environs and the gigantic waves that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The serenity that embraces the beach will completely wash away all the blues from your mind, body and soul.

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Tampara Lake

Tampara Lake is a 300-hectare (740-acre) fresh water lake situated on the right bank of the Rushikulya River, near Chhatrapur, the district headquarters of Ganjam district, Odisha, India. It is 23 km (14 mi) from the city of Brahmapur.The fresh water lake is connected to the Rushikulya River. The flood waters from the river enriches its biodiversity, thus the wetland supports 60 species of birds and 46 fish species. The lake is instrumental in flood control during the monsoon season.

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Mahendragiri

Mahendragiri hill and its surrounding areas are recognized as a biodiversity hot spot due to numerous medicinal plants and other species that are found here. A haven for medicinal plants, Mahendragiri Hills, which is part of the Eastern Ghats, is home to over 600 flowering plants. The faunal diversity of the region is huge and particularly known for being a herpetofauna hotspot.

The Ministry of Environment and Forests, GoI ad proposed the State Government of Odisha in 1986 to declare the Mahendragiri hill as a Biodiversity Hotspot area. An expert committee of the Forest and Environment Department has also recommended that the bio-diversity hotspot Mahendragiri Hills should be declared as a Biosphere Reserve in 2014.

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Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple

The temple was renovated by King Srikara Bhanjadeva in 1790. The presiding deity at the temple is Biranchi Narayan or Surya in the combination of Hindu trinity  whose image was recovered from ruins at Maltigad. The imagery also features a chariot driven by seven horses with one wheel on its left side, with Aru?a as the chariot's driver.

The roof of the temple is constructed on a total of 46 pillars and contains intricate wood designs. Unlike the Konark temple, which faces east, the Birachi Narayan Sun Temple faces west. Consequently, while at Konark sun rays of the rising sun shine on the installed Surya, at the Biranchi Narayan Temple the rays of the setting sun fall on Surya's feet.

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Dhabaleshwar Beach

Gopalpur beach is just 16 km from the city and used to be a busy sea port. The crumbling walls, pillars of jetty, fisherman's cove and an old light house come together to create a spectacular landscape.

There is a lot of hustle-bustle around this beach specially during the Gopalpur festival. The beach faces east wards and gives the best view of the sun rising up the sky line beyond the origin of the waves, making them glitter. But, if you are looking for an isolated spot, then just few kilometers away is the Dhabaleshwar beach which is mainly famous for the Dhabaleshwar temple near it, dedicated to Lord Shiva.