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ANGUL DISTRICT

Sri Saila khetra :


Dhauli Giri, Bhubaneswar
A beautiful temple complex has been constructed on Sunasagada Hill top at Angul. The main temple has Mukhasala, Jagamohan, Natyamandir and a Garvagriha . Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra are worshiped in the main temple . Godess Laxmi , Bimala, Sarawati are worshiped in this complex . This temple complex attracts a lot of visitors through out the year.
Bhoomi Puja for the construction of this temple held on 15th Feb, 1994.
The foundation stone was laid on 21st Feb,1996. Ratnamandira was completed on 14th July,97. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were installed on Ratnasinghasan on 22nd Feb, 2002. The first Car festival was observed on 12th July,02. The main temple has a spread of 7500 sq. ft. It is 111 ft. tall. Car festival and other festivals associated with Lord Jagannath are observed in Sri Saila Khetra. The Temple is managed by a Society headed by Collector, Angul as ex-officio President.



Ramchandi : This village is situated at a distance of 28 Kms, on Angul- Bagedia road. The village is known for its shrine dedicated to Goddess Ramchandi. She is believed to be possessed of great powers. It is believed that by worshipping Goddess Ramchandi sterile women will obtain children. On the foundation of the old temple one magnificent temple was constructed. A Yatra is held here on the second day of Krushna Pakshya Bhadra. This Yatra is known as Ramchandi Yatra or Kaduali Yatra (July- August). This Yatra is celebrated with big ceremony every year. Thousands of people attend this Yatra. Kosala is 28 Kms away from Angul. One can reach Angul by bus or train. There is regular bus service available to Kosala from Angul

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