Nuakhai Festival of Western Odisha: History, Nabanna, Juhar and Cultural Identity
Nuakhai is western Odisha’s major harvest festival centred on Nabanna, Maa Samaleswari, Juhar, family reunion, folk traditions and the first new rice.
Kalahandi
Phurlijharan and Rabandhar waterfalls, Karlapat sanctuary, sacred Niyamgiri, the Manikeswari temple and Asurgarh Fort.
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary Odisha: Exploring the Untamed Wilderness of Kalahandi
Trip facts District Kalahandi From Bhawanipatna About 12–15 km From Bhubaneswar About 400 km Nearest airport Raipur, about 250 km
Rabandhar Waterfall Bhawanipatna: Discover Odisha’s Hidden Natural Escape
Trip facts District Kalahandi Nearest railway station Bhawanipatna Nearest airport Raipur, about 260 km Best time October to February Open
Phurlijharan Waterfall Bhawanipatna: Odisha’s Hidden Cascade Gem
Trip facts District Kalahandi From Bhawanipatna About 15 km Nearest railway stations Bhawanipatna or Kesinga (38–40 km) Nearest airport Jharsuguda
Niyamgiri – A Sacred Haven of Odisha’s Tribal Heritage
Trip facts District Kalahandi Nearest airport Bhubaneswar, about 300 km Nearest railway station Rayagada Best time October to March Open
Manikeswari Temple – The Shakti Peetha of Kalahandi
Table of Contents Introduction – A Sacred Seat of Shakti in Odisha To begin with, the Shakta traditions of Odisha
Asurgarh Fort: Exploring the Lost Urban Wonder of Ancient Odisha
Trip facts District Kalahandi From Bhawanipatna About 20 km Nearest railway station Rupra Road, about 1.5 km Open in Google