Harishankar Temple

Temple in Odisha, India

Harishankar Temple

Harishankar Temple, Balangir

Religion
Affiliation| Hinduism
District| Balangir
Location
Location| Harishankar
State| Odisha
Country|  India

Shown within Odisha

Geographic coordinates| 20°51′16″N 82°51′38″E﻿ / ﻿20.854406°N 82.860610°E﻿ / 20.854406; 82.860610
Architecture
Type| Kalinga architecture

Sri Sri Harisankar Devasthana is a temple on the slopes of Gandhamardhan hills, Bolangir District of Odisha in India. It is popular for its scenes of nature and connection to two Hindu lords, Vishnu and Shiva. As a holy place, along with a stream passing on the granite bed, it has given some visitors a feeling of peace. On the opposite of side of the Gandhamardhan hills is the temple of Nrusinghanath.[1] The plateau between the two temples has been found to have ancient Buddhist ruins, which are considered to be remnants of the ancient Parimalgiri University.

## History

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a stream at Harishankar Temple

The deity of Harisankar was discovered by a Chauhan dynasty king of Patna kingdom of Odisha, during the 14th century. From that time, the deity has been worshipped. A dancing Ganesha image has been found, which can be traced to the early 12th century. The temple was constructed by the order of then queen Durlabha Devi of Maharaja Vaijjal Dev Chauhan.

## Festivals

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* All Ekadashi, Sankranti
* Shivratri
* Makar Sankranti
* Maagha Mela

## Location

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It is located in the district of Balangir, Odisha. The nearest railway station is at Harishankar Road, only 32 km from the temple. Regular taxis are available to the temple from this railway station.

## See also

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* Nrusinghanath Temple
* Patora Dam
* Kantabanji
* Bangomunda
* Harihara

## References

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1. ^ "orissa tourism-Harishankar". orissadiary.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2013. "on its opposite is the temple of Nrusinghanath."

## External links

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* Odisha Tourism
* Odisha Government
* scenery of the place which attracted two Lords to stay together
* Report on archaeological survey

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* Chateshwar Temple
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* Madhava Temple

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* Bhattarika Temple
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* Brahma Temple, Niali

Puri district

| Shiva temples|

* Beleswar Temple
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Vishnu temples|

* Alarnatha Mandira
* Chakra Narasimha Temple
* Gundicha Temple
* Jagannath Temple, Puri
* Narasimha Temple, Puri
* Sakhigopal Temple

Shakti temples|

* Bata Mangala Temple
* Maa Mangala Mandir, Kakatpur
* Mausi Maa Temple
* Ramachandi Temple
* Varahi Deula, Chaurasi
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Sun temples|

* Konark Sun Temple

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* Govardhan Math
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Western Odisha

| Shiva temples|

* Kosaleswara temple
* Leaning Temple of Huma

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Vishnu temples|

* Nrusinghanath Temple
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Shakti temples|

* Lankeswari Temple
* Samleswari Temple
* Sureswari temple

Other temples|

* Harishankar Temple
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Rayagada district

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* Bhimashankar
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* Nilakantheswar Temple
* Pataleswar

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Vishnu temples|

* Jagannath Temple, Gunupur
* Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
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Shakti temples|

* Maa Markama Temple
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* Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple
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* Bhuvaneshwar Temple, Boudh
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Western Odisha

Districts|

* Balangir
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* Boudh
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* Jharsuguda
* Nuapada
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* Subarnapur
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Education|

* BPUT
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* Rajendra College Balangir
* Sambalpur University
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* WODC Medical Colleges
* Gangadhar Meher University
* IIM Sambalpur

Notable Persons|

* Atal Bihari Panda
* Bhagirathi Nepak
* Bhima Bhoi
* Gangadhar Meher
* Haldhar Nag
* Jitamitra Prasad Singh Deo
* Nila Madhab Panda
* Sabyasachi Mohapatra
* Sadhu Meher
* Sarat Pujari
* Sarbeswar Bhoi
* Veer Surendra Sai

Temples|

* Kosaleswara temple
* Lankeswari Temple
* Samaleswari Temple
* Sasisena Temple
* Sureswari Temple
* The Leaning Temple of Huma

Geography|

* Indravati
* Mahanadi
* Sankh River

Culture, Festivals|

* Dhanu Jatra
* Ghumura Dance
* Jiuntia
* Kalasi Jatra
* Balangir Lok Mahotsav
* Lanka Podi
* Nuakhai
* Pousha Purnima(Puspuni)
* Sitalsasthi
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Art and Craft|

* Pasapali Sari
* Sambalpuri Saree
* Sonepuri Sari

Entertainmennt|

* Bhukha
* Rangabati
* Sambalpuri cinema
* Sambalpuri drama

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