Harishankar Falls,Distance between Rourkela and Harishankar Road is 344.8 kms or 214.3 miles or 186.2 n miles.
Harishankar Falls are located on the Southern slope of the Gandhamardhan hill and is a famous spot of Rourkela.
The temple of Harishankar is situated close to this waterfall and sees influx of large devotees.
This temple is dedicated to god Hari and Shankar and offers a perfect sacred spot for both Shaivites and Vaishnavas.
The deity of Harisankar was discovered by a Chauhan dynasty king of Western Orissa, 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.
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.
It is a very soothing place above a set of hills.
The view is awesome from the highland.
Take your own drinking water and preserve your energy to explore mountain terrainGreat and beautiful water fall.Timing.Morning 6 AM to Evening 8 PM. Length of visit: More than 3hrs.Festivals-All Ekadashi, Sankranti,Shivratri,Makar Sankranti,Maagha Mela.
Length of visit: 2-3hrsBest Time: During Day
Facilities available
Food available for purchase
Bathroom facilities availaible
Camera/Video allowed
Wearing of shoes/footwear allowed
Timing
Famous for:Waterfalls
Entry:free
Harishankar Falls are located on the Southern slope of the Gandhamardhan hill and is a famous spot of Rourkela.
The temple of Harishankar is situated close to this waterfall and sees influx of large devotees.
This temple is dedicated to god Hari and Shankar and offers a perfect sacred spot for both Shaivites and Vaishnavas.
The deity of Harisankar was discovered by a Chauhan dynasty king of Western Orissa, 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.
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.
It is a very soothing place above a set of hills.
The view is awesome from the highland.
Take your own drinking water and preserve your energy to explore mountain terrainGreat and beautiful water fall.Timing.Morning 6 AM to Evening 8 PM. Length of visit: More than 3hrs.Festivals-All Ekadashi, Sankranti,Shivratri,Makar Sankranti,Maagha Mela.
Length of visit: 2-3hrsBest Time: During Day
Facilities available
Food available for purchase
Bathroom facilities availaible
Camera/Video allowed
Wearing of shoes/footwear allowed
Timing
Famous for:Waterfalls
Entry:free
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