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Odisha Ghanteswari Temple Chipilima Sambalpur
Location | Sambalpur,Orissa |
Built By | TheEarlysailors |
Built in | AncientTime |
Managed by | Thelocalpriests |
Inaugurated by | Thesailors |
Also known as | Lighthousewithoutlight |
Primary Deity | theDeityofBells |
Architectural Style | AncientIndian |
Attraction | Bells |
Must see | Smallandbigsizesofbells |
Ghanteswari Temple is of a Hindu goddess. It is also known as the Bells Galore. Maa Ghanteswari temple is situated at the bank of Mahanadi River. It is located in the city Sambalpur in Orissa, India. It is a very famous temple in the surrounding area. Many tourists come to visit this holy and sacred place of the Goddess Deity.
The inhabitants of the nearby areas offer the deity ‘Bells’ whenever their wishes get fulfilled. It is very unique way to offer something to the divine power. The very name suggests the Bells and had been taken from them.
The bells create divine melody and in a way it provides peace of mind. So, many tourists come here to feel peace and relaxation.
History
Maa Ghanteswari Temple was built by the early sailors in the ancient times. They had built the temple near by the Mahanadi River because they used to ring the bells as the sign of alarm or the warning against the storm and heavy winds. Therefore, it is also called as “the lighthouse without light”.
Architecture
It is one of the oldest temples in Orissa, India. The architect represents the old Indian way of construction of the temple. It has dome that invites the cosmic power to bestow upon the pilgrimages. The stone was used for construction and durability of it.
How To Reach
By Rail
Ghanteswari Temple is 33 km away from the Sambalpur station. It is one of the nearest railway stations.
By Road
Maa Ghanteswari Temple is also reachable through road facility. It is 1 km far from the village Chipilima. One can avail Mini Local Bus from Sambalpur to reach to Chipilima. And it is 17 km away from Gosala.
By Air
Ghanteswari Temple can be reached by air. The air facility is at Kolkata or Bhubaneswar. From these cities, one can use road or rail to reach to Maa Ghanteswari Temple.
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