Samaleswari Temple Sambalpur, Samalei Maa Sambalpur
Samaleswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Sambalpur, Western Odisha, India dedicated to the goddess known as 'Maa Samaleswari', also known among the natives as samalei maa, meaning Mother Samaleswai.
The presiding deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious force in western Orissa. Samaleswari Temple is a famous Shakti Peetha in western Odisha. It is a very well-known among the people of Orissa. Maa Samaleswari is worshiped as a form (deity) of Goddess Durga. The Goddess is famous known as 'Shree Shree Samalai Devi' or 'Maa Samaleswari. Local people have a strong believe on 'Maa Samaleswari'.
The presiding deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious force in western Orissa. Samaleswari Temple is a famous Shakti Peetha in western Odisha. It is a very well-known among the people of Orissa. Maa Samaleswari is worshiped as a form (deity) of Goddess Durga. The Goddess is famous known as 'Shree Shree Samalai Devi' or 'Maa Samaleswari. Local people have a strong believe on 'Maa Samaleswari'.
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The Samaleswari Temple lies in the Sambalpur District, on the banks of River Mahanadi. This temple is dedicated to Sri Sri Maa Samaleswari.On the bank of the river Mahanadi the mother goddess Samaleswari is worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. The region in which the Samaleswari temple is situated has a rich cultural heritage.
The Samaleswari Temple is situated in the central area of the city Sambalpur Khetrajpur in located a distance of 320 k.m. from the Orissa Capital Bhubaneswar.Although Sambalpur does take a prominent place in Indian history.The city mainly known for its textiles,It's a good place from which to explore the surrounding forests and spot some of the rare species still roaming the area in one of the wild life sanctuaries. Sambalpur is famous for Sambalpuri songs, dances, forest and world famous Sambalpuri hand loom fabrics. The rhythmic beats of Sambalpuri drums are heart- pounding and pulse racing and create profound joy.
Maa Samaleswari temple, Khetrajpur,Sambalpur Orissa.
There are hotels and guest houses available near the Samaleswari temple for accommodation.
HOW TO REACH
The nearest airport to Samaleswari Temple is Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur is 270 Kms.
The nearest railway station to samaleswari temple is Sambalpur Railway Station
NH-06 connecting Mumbai and Kolkata passes through Sambalpur.
