Shree Harishankar Temple, Khaprakhol

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Location: Sub Division, Harishankar Temple Road, Patnagarh, Mahul Pali, Odisha 767028, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour.

Shree Harishankar Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Khaprakhol in Odisha. This temple is famous because it is the oldest temple in Khaprakhol and is dedicated to lord shiva and Vishnu. It’s a holy place, along with a stream passing on the granite bed, and surely, it has given some visitors a feeling of peace. On the opposite side of the Gandhamardan hills is the temple of Nrusinhanath. If you ever plan to visit Odisha, then you must visit this temple. You will surely find peace of mind and soul.

Attraction

Shree Harishankar Temple is one of the holiest and most powerful mandirs in Kaprakhol. You can feel the power and feel the presence of Shiva and Vishnu in this place, and you feel so refreshed after visiting this place.You can visit this place in the evening time to see the arati, and thats is the most beautiful part of this mandir for sure. In the evening time, you can sit there and feel the peace of this place. This place is so well maintained and decorated. The sunset view of this place is one of the most beautiful experiences for any visitor for sure, and you just can’t wanna leave this place.
If you plan to visit Khaprakhol, then you must visit this place. Hopefully, you will love this place and won’t regret it.

History

Local people of this area said that Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as Harisankar, meditated here to attain salvation. The temple’s name, “Harisankar,” is derived from the amalgamation of “Hari,” which means lord Vishnu, and “Shankar,” which means lord Shiva.
During the 14th century, The god of Harisankar was discovered by the Chauhan dynasty king of Odisha. This temple was constructed by the order of the Queen Durlabha Devi of Maharaja Vaijjal Dev Chauhan.
This is the most holiest temple ever. So must visit this temple.

Inside/Outside Views

Best place if you love peace of mind.

Almost all the festivals in this temple are celebrated with a set of rituals, and the festival of Shivaratri is celebrated greatly with enthusiasm. The atmosphere of this temple brings peace to the hearts and minds of the devotees and tourist destinations. They also arrange for fifteen days of fairs every year at the time of the Mahashivaratri festival. A festival has been organized by the people of this place and organizers to celebrate this big festival annually. On this night, the devotees fast and do not eat anything till night, and flowers offer fruits and vine leaves on the Shiva Linga. Local people of this place believe that Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Maa on this holy day.

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. You must visit this mandir in the evening time to join the evening arati. It gives you peace of mind and soul.
You will love this temple for sure and want to visit this temple more and more.