Jagannath Temple Gopalpur - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

Jagannath Temple is situated on the banks of the river Mandakini. Built by Shri Uddhab Narandra in 1363, this 90 ft tall, exquisite temple enshrines three images of 5 ft inch each. The temple follows the same rituals as that of Puri. The temple premises offer breathtaking views of the Mainaka and Dhanya range of mountains. There is a fascinating story behind the installation of this temple. Shri Uddhab Narandra, the erstwhile ruler of Ranapur, was an ardent devotee of Lord Jagannath of Puri.

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baldevjew temple

baldevjew temple

44.07km from Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

Shri Baldev Jew temple situated in Ichhapur, 5kms from Kendrapara Town. Here one can see the beautiful temple with other small temples in its side exhibiting the architectural marvel of the ancient Odisha. Lord Baladev is the main deity worshipped in the temple along with his brother and sister. An idol representing Tulasi as Goddess in a seated position is also present after the sacred seven steps.

Gundichaghagi Water fall

Gundichaghagi Water fall

50.83km from Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

Gundichaghagi waterfall is located amidst spectacular natural environment with lush green forest. A cascade of waterfalls on the river Musala falls at a distance of 50 feet below the river surface makes the area virtually smokey & attractive with roaring sound. The waterfall looks like a silver garland.

Lalitagiri Buddhist Complex

Lalitagiri Buddhist Complex

52.53km from Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

This is a major Buddhist complex in the Indian state of Odisha. Lalaitgiri is a part of Pushpagiri university located on top of hills of the same names. Lalitagiri is a major center of Buddhism hemmed between the Parabhadi and Landa sandstone hills in the standalone Assian hill range.

Baba Akhandalamani Temple

Baba Akhandalamani Temple

54.6km from Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

Akhandalamani Temple is the abode of Lord Shiva. The chief interest of the place is its Akhandalamanilegendary history for which it shares a significant position in the tourism of Bhadrak. As the history runs, king Niladri Samara Singha Mohapatra started worshipping the God Akhandalamani some 350 years ago, when the black glazed granite stone was found underground and the king dreamt of the god.

Bhimkund waterfall and stream

Bhimkund waterfall and stream

58km from Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

Bhimakunda Waterfall, Keonjhar has a stunning spectacular natural environment encircled with lush green forest. The majestic Baitarani river provides two most beautiful and scary waterfalls called Sanakunda & Badakunda to the natural lovers. The waterfall has a terrific characteristic of imparting awesome experience to the visitors due to large vertical shaped gorge & speeding current and makes the environment smokey.

Mahadev Chandrashekhar Temple (Kapilasa Temple)

Mahadev Chandrashekhar Temple (Kapilasa Temple)

62.16km from Jagannath Temple Gopalpur

The loftiest peak of Kapilas range enshrines the temple of Lord Shiva, i.e. Chandrasekhar, at a height of about 457 meters. The place is identified with Kailash, the legendary abode of Lord Shiva. A flight of 1,351 steps and a ghat road leads to the temple. Thousands of devout souls throng to Kapilas on Mahasivaratri, the night consecrated to Lord Shiva, in the month of February-March. The hill has several caves and as well as the ruins of a mediaeval fort which are regularly visited by pilgrims

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Jajpur

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Jajpur District was formed by ‘Jajati Keshari’, the Somavanshi King in the early 10th Century. The District takes its name from the headquarter town, Jajpur. The history of the Jajpur District from time immemorial is synonymous with the Biraja and Biraja Kshetra.

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