Deulajhari, Angul, Orissa India

One more important place from both religious and natural beauty point of view is Deulajhari,better known as ancient citadel of Saivism.The legacy of tradition and worship in the temple mirrors a heritage in its past and present flowing in to eternity. The temple has been consecrated amidst lush indigenous-jasmine forest that stands as the high walls. To  the south of the temple flows the scared river Chitrotpala and in the north stands the towering hills of Panchadhara.The uniqueness of the place lies in its hot springs that surround the temple. The temple complex covers an area of 24 acres of land. The presiding deity Sidheswar Baba adores the main temple. The other important temples are Kedareswar Baba, Enkari Mata Maa Mahaswari, Sri Maheswar Baba and Maa Khambeswari.In each Amavasya and Sankranti people from far off villages gather to offer rituals to Sidheswar baba. The important festivals are Panasankranti,Sitalasasthi,Makarmela and Sivaratri.The other significant of the place is Barunisnahanyoga.The water and soil of this place is not suitable the growth of the normal trees. Yet the place is full with shrub, greenery and flowers. This geo-climatic condition is a fertile ground for many medical as well as botanical researches.