Harishankar Temple
Balangir district, Odisha
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. 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.
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Where it is
Balangir district, Odisha. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Balangir Junction railway station (BLGR), about 86 km by road.
- By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 152 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
- Bhoramdeo Temple – Bhoramdeo, about 18 km north-west of Kawardha, Kabirdham district, at the foot of the Maikal hills (about 283 km)
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