Samaleswari Templeसमलेश्वरी मंदिर
The goddess of Sambalpur, on the Mahanadi bank. Nuakhai and Navaratri are the big times.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSambalpur, Odisha
Western Odisha
Western Odisha
Best time to visit15 September to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height150 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbySambalpur, Sambalpur
EntryFree
About Samaleswari Temple
The presiding goddess of Sambalpur, in a temple on the bank of the Mahanadi. Nuakhai, the western Odisha harvest festival, and Navaratri are the main times to visit. It is a short walk from the river and fits well with a half day in the city.
What to see and do
- Sambalpur's presiding goddess
- Mahanadi riverbank
- Nuakhai and Navaratri crowds
- Old city lanes
- Sambalpuri textiles in nearby shops
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- Huma Leaning TempleSambalpur, Odisha · Temples & ShrinesA small Shiva temple on the Mahanadi that leans to one side.
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