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There are a few places of Tourist interest around silk city of Berhampur to which trips can be made.
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Tara Tarini(25KM)
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On the bank of the river Rushikulya near the village Purushottampur, the shrine of twin Goddess Tara and Tarini adorns the hilltop amidst natural beauty. There is a flight of about 1000 steps as well as a pucca motorable road from the foothill to the hilltop. The shrine is considered to be a Shakti Pitha of Tantra cult.
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Taptapani(50KM)
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Set against the evergreen thick forest, Taptapani is known for its Hot Sulphur Spring, a bath in which in winter is so refreshing. During rainy season, clouds roam around the foliage. An OTDC Panthanivas with bath tubs, directly connected to the hot spring, is near the spring.
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Jaugada(25KM)
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About 25 km from Berhampur lies Jaugada famous for the Ashokan rock inscription like the one found in Dhauli near Bhubaneswar. Large number of old bricks, tiles, potteries, beads, terracotta objects and punch marked coins of Mauryan Age are found in the suburbans. A ruined fort stands as an insignia of the ancient heritage of Rushikulya Valley Civilisation.
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Chilika(60KM)
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Situated between 190.38' and 190.54 North latitude and 850.54' and 850.38' East longitude, Chilika, the largest brackish water lagoon with estuarine character sprawls along the eastern seacoast over an area of 1100 sqkms. Any visit to Orissa remains inconclusive without a visit to Chilika, which in itself has remained a favourite destination.
With its unique flora and fauna, Chilika has a highly productive eco-system having rich fish resource that sustain the livelihood of more than hundred thousand families living in and around it. Broadly divided into four natural sectors based on salinity and depth, Chilika attracts visitors to its numerous islands, prominent among which are Nalabana, Kalijai, Somolo, Honeymoon, Breakfast, Birds and Rajahansa island, Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsar site under the convention of wetlands, of International importance.
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Gopalpur(10KM)
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The tiny town of Gopalpur on the bay of Bengal hills 10 KM drive from Berhampur. Enjoying the reputation of being a popular Beach Resort of Orissa, the deep and clear blue water instantly provoke the tourist to jump into. A fascinating haunt for avid beach combers and sea worshipers, it is a splendid retreat. Intense heat of summer is temperated by the sea breeze in the fantastic quietness of the beach amidst palm, coconut and casuarinas trees.
A trip to Gopalpur-on-sea is a rewarding experience of sun and sea, fun and frolic and is a must visit for everyone around.
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The place is named after the presiding deity Goddess Bhairabee at remote village ‘ Mantridi’. Carved in crude fashion, the Icon (one legged Goddess with four hands) was explored by a ploughed and was enshrined as such in a newly adorned temple in the year 1937. According to legend, fisherman and sailors used to worship the deity for blessings before commencement of their journey.
Bhairabee now a day has become an important Sakti Pitha Venerable for the valorous seafaring by the fisherman community who lives in near by villages. Tourists from almost all parts of southern Orissa as well as northern Andhra Pradesh visit this holy shrine every day. The important dates with the deity are the Sankranties of Hindu Calendar, and all Tuesdays.
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Nearest major Railway Station is Berhampur- 18 kms.
Road
4 Kms from N.H.-5 at Golanthara and 18 kms from Berhampur. |
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Panchama is a small village famous for the temple of Panchama Ganesh or Siddha Binayaka as it is locally known. Tradition says that the Gajapati King Purushottamadeva (15 century) on hid easy to his conquest of Kanchi recovered the image in the hallow of two trees of Vara and Aswastha and paid his homage to the image after its consecration. Since then the place is sanctified and has become an important centre of Ganapataya worship, preserving the great tradition of Panchadevata worship of Orissa
Rail
Nearest railway station is Berhampur (12 Km)
Road
12 Kms from Berhampur(3 Kms from N.H.-5.)
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