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Location
: 4-kms from
Cuttack, Orissa
Presiding Deity : Lord Shiva
Famous As : A Hindu Pilgrimage
Main Festivity : Shivratri Festival
Tucked
in the bosom of the river Mahanadi is an idyllic island called
Dhabaleswar. So called because of its presiding deity, Lord
Dhabaleswar, an incarnation of Lord Shiva and the island is a place of
great religious significance. Sculptures dating back to the 10th
century A.D. stand testimony to the antiquity of the temple.
While Dhabaleswar attracts pilgrims round the year, thousands of
people throng the place on special occasions like Shivaratri. Located
far from the maddening crowd, and surrounded by the Mahanadi,
Dhabaleswar provides a magnificent ambience for visitors.
A Centre for Aqua Sports
With a view to promoting water sports, the Tourism Department of Orissa
has provided two Water Scooters and two boats at the island.
HOW TO GET THERE
One can reach the island both by river and road. The island is located
4-kms from Cuttack by river, and 12-kms from Cuttack by road.
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