28/08/2021
It's a great place in Ganjam with some lovely roads and views of hills. Whether you are a devotee or an explorer, this location should be on your bucket list.
📍 Maa Balakumari Hill, Chikiti, Ganjam
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ଗଂଜାମ ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ଚିକିଟିରେ ଥିବା କେରାନ୍ଦୀମାଳା ପାହାଡର ଶୀର୍ଷଦେଶରେ ଅବସ୍ଥିତ ମା ବାଳକୁମାରୀ ମନ୍ଦିର ଓ ବୃହତ ପାଷାଣ ଶିବଲିଙ୍ଗ
👉DETAILS: The most striking feature of the Maa Balakumari temple is that it's situated on the top of the picturesque Kerandimala hill, driving up to which is a pleasurable experience. There is a mix of ghat road driving and a final set of stairs (1272 steps) to reach the temple. May not be preferable for aged persons. Another important feature is a large rock painted as a Shivling, which can be viewed from the top.
It is one of the major tourist attractions in Ganjam and was built by the royal family of Chikiti. It's a holy place of many devotees including those from Telengana and Andhrapadesh and sees crowds throughout the year. The Maa Balakumari deity is considered to a form of Ma Durga. Makar Sankranti is a major festival here.
The temple is located at about 33 kms from the major south-odisha city of and about 210 kms from the state capital . The beautiful temple, surrounded by large rocks and boulders, full of several idols is also a picnic spot, with facility for water and other amenities.
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