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	[[Odisha]] (formerly Orissa), is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal. It is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. During the ancient times, many small kingdoms existed now known as [[Western Odisha]], which was ruled by local chieftains.[[Western Odisha]],<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|title=WODC : Western Orissa Development Council \|access-date=2013-03-04 \|archive-date=2012-02-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220013912/http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|url-status=~~dead~~ }}</ref><ref>Dash, Siba Prasad, “ Sambalpur Itihas ”, 3rd edition, 2002, Odisha Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, P. 1 & 148, {{ISBN\|81-7586-083-9}}</ref><ref>Mishra, Dr. Bhibuti Bhusan, (Paschima Odisha) Sankshipta Itihasa, 2003, Maneka Prakashan, Sambalpur, P.4</ref> or the western part of [[Odisha]], [[India]], extends from the [[Bolangir district]] in the south to the [[Sundargarh district]] in the north.		[[Odisha]] (formerly Orissa), is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal. It is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. During the ancient times, many small kingdoms existed now known as [[Western Odisha]], which was ruled by local chieftains.[[Western Odisha]],<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|title=WODC : Western Orissa Development Council \|access-date=2013-03-04 \|archive-date=2012-02-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220013912/http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|url-status=usurped }}</ref><ref>Dash, Siba Prasad, “ Sambalpur Itihas ”, 3rd edition, 2002, Odisha Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, P. 1 & 148, {{ISBN\|81-7586-083-9}}</ref><ref>Mishra, Dr. Bhibuti Bhusan, (Paschima Odisha) Sankshipta Itihasa, 2003, Maneka Prakashan, Sambalpur, P.4</ref> or the western part of [[Odisha]], [[India]], extends from the [[Bolangir district]] in the south to the [[Sundargarh district]] in the north.

	==Tourist attractions in Western Odisha==		==Tourist attractions in Western Odisha==

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	Odisha (formerly Orissa), is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal. It is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. During the ancient times, many small kingdoms existed now known as Western Odisha, which was ruled by local chieftains.[[Western Odisha]],<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|title=WODC : Western Orissa Development Council \|access-date=2013-03-04 \|archive-date=2012-02-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220013912/http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>Dash, Siba Prasad, “ Sambalpur Itihas ”, 3rd edition, 2002, Odisha Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, P. 1 & 148, {{ISBN\|81-7586-083-9}}</ref><ref>Mishra, Dr. Bhibuti Bhusan, (Paschima Odisha) Sankshipta Itihasa, 2003, Maneka Prakashan, Sambalpur, P.4</ref> or the western part of [[Odisha]], [[India]], extends from the [[Bolangir district]] in the south to the [[Sundargarh district]] in the north.		[[Odisha]] (formerly Orissa), is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal. It is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. During the ancient times, many small kingdoms existed now known as [[Western Odisha]], which was ruled by local chieftains.[[Western Odisha]],<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|title=WODC : Western Orissa Development Council \|access-date=2013-03-04 \|archive-date=2012-02-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220013912/http://www.wodcorissa.org/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>Dash, Siba Prasad, “ Sambalpur Itihas ”, 3rd edition, 2002, Odisha Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, P. 1 & 148, {{ISBN\|81-7586-083-9}}</ref><ref>Mishra, Dr. Bhibuti Bhusan, (Paschima Odisha) Sankshipta Itihasa, 2003, Maneka Prakashan, Sambalpur, P.4</ref> or the western part of [[Odisha]], [[India]], extends from the [[Bolangir district]] in the south to the [[Sundargarh district]] in the north.

	==Tourist attractions in Western Odisha==		==Tourist attractions in Western Odisha==

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	* [[Khandadhar Falls (Sundargarh)\|Khandadhar]] falls		* [[Khandadhar Falls (Sundargarh)\|Khandadhar]] falls

	~~===~~=== References ~~===~~===		=== References ===
	<references />		<references />
	{{Tourism in India}}		{{Tourism in India}}

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	* Three remarkable [[Buddhist]] statues are situated in [[Boudh]] town.		* Three remarkable [[Buddhist]] statues are situated in [[Boudh]] town.
	* Shyamsundarpur village and Pragalapur village are from the 9th century.		* Shyamsundarpur village and Pragalapur village are from the 9th century.
	* Pradhanpat ~~is a waterfall on the Pradhanpat hill~~.		* Pradhanpat Waterfall.
	* [[Vikramkhol]] is a site with pictographic inscriptions.		* [[Vikramkhol]] is a site with pictographic inscriptions.
	* Koilighugar Waterfall is located at Lakhanpur.		* Koilighugar Waterfall is located at Lakhanpur.
	* Patalganga ~~is very nice place of Boden block in Nuapada district~~		* Patalganga, Pataleswar Temple, Saliha smriti, Patora Dam, Thikali Dam - all located in Nuapada district.
	*3- Budhikomna Pataleswar Temple
	*4- Saliha smriti
	*5- Patora Dam
	*6- Thikali Dam

	* Sonepur town is known as the ‘Second Varanasi of India’ abode. There are several temples and gardens, including Suvarnameru, which is on the left bank of the river Tel, towards the southwest of its confluence with the river Mahanadi.		* Sonepur town is known as the ‘Second Varanasi of India’ abode. There are several temples and gardens, including Suvarnameru, which is on the left bank of the river Tel, towards the southwest of its confluence with the river Mahanadi.
	* The Thengo Dam is the picnic spot that is present in the surrounding dense forest. The wildlife and environment here attracts hundreds of nature lovers every year.		* The Thengo Dam is the picnic spot that is present in the surrounding dense forest. The wildlife and environment here attracts hundreds of nature lovers every year.
	* [[Khaliapali]] is a Mahima shrine.		* [[Khaliapali]] is a Mahima shrine.
	* [[Khandadhar ]]~~offers Miriglotah, a waterfall.~~		* [[Khandadhar Falls (Sundargarh)\|Khandadhar]] falls

	== References ==		====== References ======
	<references />		<references />
	{{Tourism in India}}		{{Tourism in India}}

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	* [[Kandhara]] is the birthplace of the poet Bhima Bhoi, the great propounder of [[Mahima Dharma]], and a pilgrimage-cum-sight seeing spot.		* [[Kandhara]] is the birthplace of the poet Bhima Bhoi, the great propounder of [[Mahima Dharma]], and a pilgrimage-cum-sight seeing spot.
	* Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is ~~like an emerald nestled in the serene blue waters of~~ Hirakud Reservoir. Made a sanctuary in 1985, it comprises Lohara Reserve Forest, Lohara and Debrigarh Reserve Forests of Barapahad Hills. Debrigarh means “The abode of the Goddess”. It is 40~~ ~~km from Sambalpur. Dhodrokusum, the main entry gate, is 12 km from Hirakud Reservoir, at the end of the right dyke of Hirakud Dam. At Debrigarh, there are vehicle safaris and boat rides available to view more than 50,000 migratory birds from [[Siberia]] and other cold regions. It is a natural habitat for jaguars, sambars, black panthers, deer, spotted deer, and wild bears.		* Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Hirakud Reservoir. Made a sanctuary in 1985, it comprises Lohara Reserve Forest, Lohara and Debrigarh Reserve Forests of Barapahad Hills. Debrigarh means “The abode of the Goddess”. It is 40 km from Sambalpur. Dhodrokusum, the main entry gate, is 12 km from Hirakud Reservoir, at the end of the right dyke of Hirakud Dam. At Debrigarh, there are vehicle safaris and boat rides available to view more than 50,000 migratory birds from [[Siberia]] and other cold regions. It is a natural habitat for jaguars, sambars, black panthers, deer, spotted deer, and wild bears.
	* [[Sambalpur]] city ~~boasts~~ several temples of Liakhai, Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha, Brahampura, Dadhibamana, Timini, Gopalji, Budharaja Shiva Temple, Maneswar Shiva Temple, Gupteswar, Balunkeswar, Loknath, the Goddess [[Samaleswari]], Pataneswari, Batmangala, Budhimaa, Mahamayi, and others, as well as Sambalpuri handlooms.		* [[Sambalpur]] city has several temples of Liakhai, Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha, Brahampura, Dadhibamana, Timini, Gopalji, Budharaja Shiva Temple, Maneswar Shiva Temple, Gupteswar, Balunkeswar, Loknath, the Goddess [[Samaleswari]], Pataneswari, Batmangala, Budhimaa, Mahamayi, and others, as well as Sambalpuri handlooms.
	[[File:Samaleswari9.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright\|Maa Samalei, the reigning deity, after which the city of Sambalpur derives its name.\|225px]]		[[File:Samaleswari9.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright\|Maa Samalei, the reigning deity, after which the city of Sambalpur derives its name.\|225px]]
	* [[Nrusinghanath]] is a place in Paikmal, with a waterfall and it is one of the most popular tourist places in the western Odisha region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu god [[Narasimha]] is also situated there. One more interesting fact is that God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god. The God Narsimha is known here as "Marzara Kesari" in the [[Sambalpuri language\|Sambalpuri]].		* [[Nrusinghanath]] is a place in Paikmal, with a waterfall and it is one of the most popular tourist places in the western Odisha region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu god [[Narasimha]] is also situated there. One more interesting fact is that God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god. The God Narsimha is known here as "Marzara Kesari" in the [[Sambalpuri language\|Sambalpuri]].
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	* Ranipur-Jharial is famous for the Hypaethral Temple of sixty-four yoginis and for being a place of confluence of religious faiths, including [[Saivism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Vaisnavism]] and [[Tantrism]].		* Ranipur-Jharial is famous for the Hypaethral Temple of sixty-four yoginis and for being a place of confluence of religious faiths, including [[Saivism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Vaisnavism]] and [[Tantrism]].
	* Kusangei Temple in Kusang is an 11th-century temple of Maa Kusangei and it is a fine example of the Kosali architecture.		* Kusangei Temple in Kusang is an 11th-century temple of Maa Kusangei and it is a fine example of the Kosali architecture.
	* [[Harishankar]] is the most popular tourist place in Kosal. It is famous for its 15th-century [[Vishnu]], [[Shiva]] , and Bhairavi Temple. It stands on the southern slope of the Gandhamardan Hills, which are complemented by a perennial stream. It is also known for its natural sliding rock where one can waterslide while having a bath under the waterfall.		* [[Harishankar]] is the most popular tourist place in Kosal. It is famous for its 15th-century [[Vishnu]], [[Shiva]], and Bhairavi Temple. It stands on the southern slope of the Gandhamardan Hills, which are complemented by a perennial stream. It is also known for its natural sliding rock where one can waterslide while having a bath under the waterfall.
	* Three remarkable [[Buddhist]] statues are situated in [[Boudh]] town. Shyamsundarpur village and Pragalapur village are from the 9th century~~. Rameswar Temple; Jogindra Villa Palace; Hanuman Temple, Chandra Chuda & Matengeswar Temple; Gandharadi Temple, Padmatola Sanctuary, and Nayakpada Cave~~.		* Three remarkable [[Buddhist]] statues are situated in [[Boudh]] town.
			* Shyamsundarpur village and Pragalapur village are from the 9th century.
	* Pradhanpat is a waterfall on the Pradhanpat hill.		* Pradhanpat is a waterfall on the Pradhanpat hill.
	* [[Vikramkhol]] is a site with pictographic inscriptions.		* [[Vikramkhol]] is a site with pictographic inscriptions.
	* Koilighugar Waterfall is located at Lakhanpur.		* Koilighugar Waterfall is located at Lakhanpur.
	~~#1-~~ Patalganga is ~~Very~~ nice place of Boden block in ~~nuapada~~ district		* Patalganga is very nice place of Boden block in Nuapada district
	#3- Budhikomna Pataleswar Temple		*3- Budhikomna Pataleswar Temple
	#4- Saliha smriti		*4- Saliha smriti
	#5- Patora Dam		*5- Patora Dam
	#6- Thikali Dam		*6- Thikali Dam

	* Sonepur town is known as the ‘Second Varanasi of India’ abode. There are several temples and gardens, including Suvarnameru, which is on the left bank of the river Tel, towards the southwest of its confluence with the river Mahanadi.		* Sonepur town is known as the ‘Second Varanasi of India’ abode. There are several temples and gardens, including Suvarnameru, which is on the left bank of the river Tel, towards the southwest of its confluence with the river Mahanadi.
	* The Thengo Dam is the picnic spot that is present in the surrounding dense forest~~. It attracts hundreds of tourists annually~~. The wildlife and environment ~~is best for~~ nature lovers.		* The Thengo Dam is the picnic spot that is present in the surrounding dense forest. The wildlife and environment here attracts hundreds of nature lovers every year.
	* [[Khaliapali]] is a Mahima shrine.		* [[Khaliapali]] is a Mahima shrine.
	* [[Khandadhar]]offers Miriglotah, a waterfall.		* [[Khandadhar ]]offers Miriglotah, a waterfall.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Nrusinghanath]] is a place in Paikmal, with a waterfall and it is one of the most popular tourist places in the western Odisha region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu god [[Narasimha]] is also situated there. One more interesting fact is that God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god. The God Narsimha is known here as "Marzara Kesari" in the [[Sambalpuri language\|Sambalpuri]].		* [[Nrusinghanath]] is a place in Paikmal, with a waterfall and it is one of the most popular tourist places in the western Odisha region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu god [[Narasimha]] is also situated there. One more interesting fact is that God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god. The God Narsimha is known here as "Marzara Kesari" in the [[Sambalpuri language\|Sambalpuri]].
	* [[Balangir]] is the modern capital of the ex-Patna State and its current district headquarters. It has numerous Sambalpuri Saree shops, Samaleswari Temple, Patneswari Temple, Nrusinghanath Temple, Santoshi Mata Temple, Gopal Jee Temple, Sailashree Palace, and Rajendra Park.		* [[Balangir]] is the modern capital of the ex-Patna State and its current district headquarters. It has numerous Sambalpuri Saree shops, Samaleswari Temple, Patneswari Temple, Nrusinghanath Temple, Santoshi Mata Temple, Gopal Jee Temple, Sailashree Palace, and Rajendra Park.
	* Patnagarh is the ancient capital of the kingdom of [[Patna]]~~<nowiki/>~~and has a 12th-century Someswar Siva Temple and Patneswari Temple.		* Patnagarh is the ancient capital of the kingdom of [[Patna]] and has a 12th-century Someswar Siva Temple and Patneswari Temple.
	* Ranipur-Jharial is famous for the Hypaethral Temple of sixty-four yoginis and for being a place of confluence of religious faiths, including [[Saivism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Vaisnavism]] and [[Tantrism]].		* Ranipur-Jharial is famous for the Hypaethral Temple of sixty-four yoginis and for being a place of confluence of religious faiths, including [[Saivism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Vaisnavism]] and [[Tantrism]].
	* Kusangei Temple in Kusang is an 11th-century temple of Maa Kusangei and it is a fine example of the Kosali architecture.		* Kusangei Temple in Kusang is an 11th-century temple of Maa Kusangei and it is a fine example of the Kosali architecture.