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Ghanteswari Temple
- Sambalpur,Odisha
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Overview
Maa Ghanteshwari Temple is situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) southwest of the district capital Sambalpur on the bank of Mahanadi River. The Chipilima Hydro Powerplant (CHEP) is located near the temple on the same river bank.
About The Temple
Ghanteswari Temple It is one of the oldest temples in Orissa, India. The architect represents the old Indian way of construction of the temple. It has dome that invites the cosmic power to bestow upon the pilgrimages. The stone was used for construction and durability of it. Ghanteswari Temple is of a Hindu goddess. It is also known as the Bells Galore. Maa Ghanteswari temple is situated at the bank of Mahanadi River. It is located in the city Sambalpur in Orissa, India. People offer the deity ‘Bells’ whenever their wishes get fulfilled. It is very unique way to offer something to the divine power. The very name suggests the Bells and had been taken from them. The bells create divine melody and in a way it provides peace of mind. So, many tourists come here to feel peace and relaxation.
Legend and Stories
Maa Ghanteswari Temple was built by the early sailors in the ancient times. They had built the temple near by the Mahanadi River because they used to ring the bells as the sign of alarm or the warning against the storm and heavy winds. Therefore, it is also called as “the lighthouse without light”.
How to Reach Sambalpur
Ghanteswari Temple can be reached by air. Ghanteswari Temple is 33 km away from the Sambalpur station. Maa Ghanteswari Temple is reachable by road.
Temple Address
Ghanteswari Temple,
chiplima,
Sambalpur, Odisha
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Get married to a person of a girl's choice
- Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Sarvaroope Sarvese Sarvasakthi Samanvithe, Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namosthuthe
Meaning -I offer my salutations to you mother Durga, who is present in all beings and has all power, save us from all our wrongdoings O mother of the universe.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.