Balangir Harishankar Temple, Odisha

Address

Balangir, Mahul Pali,

Moolavar

Harishankar

Introduction

Sri Harisankar is a temple on the slopes of Gandhamardhan hills, Bolangir District of Odisha in India. It is popular for its scenes of nature and connection to two lords, Vishnu and Shiva. It is located in the district of Balangir, Odisha. The nearest railway station is at Harishankar Road, only 32 km from the temple. Regular taxis are available to the temple from this railway station.

Puranic Significance

The deity of Harisankar was discovered by a Chauhan dynasty king of Patna kingdom of Odisha, 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 the queen Durlabha Devi of Maharaja Vaijjal Dev Chauhan.