Maa Patneswari Temple

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Location: P46P+JFX, Garhvitar, Patnagarh, Odisha 767025, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour

Maa Patneswari temple is one of the best and spiritual temples in Balangir. This temple is the oldest temple. It is located beside lord Hanuman and Maa Bhairabhi temple there. It’s Situated 40 km. away from Balangir to the west Patnagarh.
Most visitors visit this place because of the powerful presence of Maa Durga. As this temple is dedicated to Goddess Maa Durga, The devotees of Maa Kali visit this temple. In the morning, this temple is so crowded because of the morning prayer. Also, Sandha Arati is so famous for this temple.

Attraction

This is a very beautiful and attractive temple in this city. The beauty of this temple you can feel after visiting there. If you ever visit this temple, please go there in the evening. Then you can see the real beauty of nature. You can even join the sondha arti of this temple, and that’s the most beautiful experience for devotees. The sunset view from this temple is another beautiful experience.
You can feel the calmness of nature; you can feel the peace of your mind and soul. Even that’s so refreshing for any visitors.

And surely, after visiting this temple, you wanna visit there more and more.
Personally, I just love to visit this place. This place gives me another type of vibe, the holiness of this place; it just gives me the power to do anything. I feel so safe and peaceful after I enter this mandir.

History

MAA Patneswari She is the main goddess of Patnagarh. She was established 2000 years ago and has been worshiped since then. She is still worshiped today.
Goddess Durga is worshipped in this temple, which was built by Balaram Dev. This temple is the sister of Samaleswari. In this temple, Narasimha, Maa Durga, Bhairavi, Baraha, and Hanuman are worshipped.

Inside/Outside Views

The modern Patnagarh is the combination with happy synthesis of mythic past and modern present. This is a colorful temple, restored in the 20th century, with a core layer of historic artwork. This is best seen in the beautiful pillars and intricate art here. Ma Patneshwari temple is for Durga, and the Kosaleshwar temple is for Shiva. The complex includes iconography of Vishnu and Surya, along with other gods and goddesses of Hinduism.
You can visit this place in the evening to see the arati, which is the most beautiful part of this mandir. In the evening time, you can sit there and feel the peace of this place.

These include Shaiva, Vaishnava, and Shakta artwork, as well as scenes of dancers, musicians, yoga, kama mithuna, and Vedic legends.
This temple is the most holiest temple ever. You can feel the peace of mind after visiting there. After visiting this temple, you wanna visit there more and more for sure.

Opening Hours

6.00 am to 7.00 pm is the opening time of this temple.

Entry & Others Fees

There is no entry fee of this temple.

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How to Reach

By air: Biju Painaik International Airport is the nearest airport to this place. After reaching the airport, you can take an autorickshaw or hire a cab to reach your destination. It’s the best and easiest way to reach this place by air.

By train: The nearest station to this place is Balangir Railway Station. It’s the easiest way to reach this place.

By road: First, you can take a must to reach Nayagarh city. You take a autorickshaw or cab to reach anywhere. You can easily reach there by road.