SUBARNAPUR
Also Known As : Paschima Lanka
Language Spoken : Oriya, Hindi, English and Tribal languages.
Best Time To Visit: October To February
Situated on the confluence of the rivers
Mahanadi and Tel,
Sabarnapur, known as Paschima Lanka in
scriptures is the headquarters town of Subarnapur district. A small but
nicely laid out town, it enshrines goddess 'Lankeswari Darha'.
Cruising
and fishing in the gorge by country boats afford pleasant experiences. The
soaring pinnacles of various temples like 'Subarnameru', 'Rameswar',
'Pancharath' etc. adorn the skyline of Subarnapur. The temple of
'Gnyanadei Maluni', which has no opening at all, bespeaks of the tantric
practices that once flourished in this land.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Binika (32-kms)
The name Binika has been derived from Binitapura, which was a prosperous
town in eastern India in mediaeval times. In earth 10th century A.D. it
was the Headquarters of 'Somavamsi Kesharies' of south Kosala. The ruins
of 'Tarapurgada', a medieval fort, are found with a deep moat connected
with the Mahanadi along with other relics of historic importance. 4-kms.
To the South of 'Binika', 'Papakshaya Ghat', on the river Mahanadi, houses
the shrine of Lord Gopal. The popular belief goes that a dip in the
Mahanadi at this Ghat washes way all sins.
Charada (35-kms)
It is famous for the beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Kapileswar Shiva.
'Ananga Bhima Deva' II (1211-1238 A.D.) is known to have constructed this
temple after a win over the 'Kalachuris'. The image of Goddess Charadei,
the presiding deity of the place dates back to 5th/ 6th century A.D.
festivals like 'Shivaratri', 'Hanu Yatra' etc. are celebrated here with
great fervour.
EXCURSIONS
Khaliapali (25-kms)
Khaliapali, noted for the Monastery of Bhima Bhoi, is a religious centre
of 'Mahima' cult. After the death of Bhima Bhol a follower made Khaliapali
their principal religious centre. 'Magha Chaturdasi' festival is
celebrated here with great pomp and pageantry like
'Joranda' in Dhenkanal
district.
Baidyanath (14-kms)
Baidyanath, a place of historic importance, is situated picturesquely on
the left bank of river Tel. Lord Kosaleswar Shiva, the presiding deity of
the place is worshipped in a modern shrine after the fall of the old one.
But the existing porch reveals excellent craftsmanship of mediaeval art
dating back to 10th century A.D. the place draws an enormous crowd on the
occasion of Shivaratri.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest Airport is at
Bhubaneswar
, which is 277-kms away from Subarnapur.
Rail:
Nearest railhead is at Balangir on S.E.
Railway, 48-kms from the town.
Road:
Subarnapur is connected by regular bus services from Bhubaneswar,
Cuttack, Berhgampur and other places.
WHERE TO STAY
HOTEL & LODGES
Hotel Pravash, Subarnapur
Panthasala, Subarnapur
FOR MORE TOURIST INFORMATION
Internal Transport: Cycle, Rickshaw & Auto-Rickshaws and
Taxis.
Medical: District Headquarters Hospital, Subarnapur.
Postal: Postal facility is available at Subarnapur and other
places of the district.
Banking: S.B.I. & UCO Bank, Sabarnapur.
Assistance: Tourist Office, Balangir, Masjid Chowk, Tikrapara,
Balangir - 767 001
GRAM - ORISSATOUR
SHOPPING
Handloom and bell-metal works are available in plenty at Subarnapur,
Birmaharajpur, Tarbha and Binika.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
Subarnapur celebrates a number of festivals, which attract locals as well
as outsiders to have a taste of urban and tribal fervour. Some of the
important festivals celebrated over here are
Ratha-Yatra in June/July,
Naukhai in September and
Vali Yatra in October.
Nearby Cities
Baidyanath: 14-km
Khalipali: 25-km
Charada: 35-km
Binika: 32-km
Balangir: 48-km
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