Shri Gupteswar Shiva Temple Koraput - Timing ,Tour Experience & More
Gupteshwar Temple where you can see Mahadev who is seated in the form of Shivalinga in a limestone cave and people come to this pilgrimage place from far and wide and it's also known as Gupta Kedar in the local area. So among friends, I am a devotee of Lord Mahadev and I have decided to visit this pilgrimage place and which was a good experience for me which I have shared in this blog and also I have shared about this temple which will help you in your tour planning.
Gupteswar Temple Koraput History
Gupteswar Temple Koraput's History is related to the Ramayana period, it is believed that when Shri Ram stayed in Dandakaranya Forest Range during his Vanvaas, he discovered a cave in which Shri Ram ji saw the amazing Shiva Linga, then years it was re-discovered by Maharaja Veer Vikram Dev during his reign in the holy month of Shravan and since then the size of Shiv Linga has increased up to 2 meters till now, which is sitting in huge size and this is its speciality. This is why photography is not allowed with Shiva Linga in the cave.
How to reach Gupteswar temple?
Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Koraput district in Odisha state of India at eastern ghats and on the border of Chhattisgarh and Odisha states.
You can reach this place easily because this place has very good road connectivity with Jeypore and Koraput, two major towns of South Odisha, due to which you can reach this place by driving your car or booking a cab and if you want to come by train. If you want, Jeypore Railway Station and Koraput Junction Railway Station are nearby and both the railway stations are well connected to major cities of India like Kolkata, Vishwapatnam, Bhubaneswar, so if you come by train, then you will get I recommend that you book a cab in advance so that it will be easier for you.
Let us know what is the distance of Gupteshwar Temple from which city, which will give you an idea and help in tour planning.
Koraput to Gupteswar Temple Koraput Distance
- The distance of Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple from Koraput City is 80.8 km, so for this you will have to reach the temple via NH326 Highway.
Jeypore to Gupteswar Temple Koraput Distance
- The nearest place from Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple is Jeypore City which is a distance of 54 km, so for this you will have to reach the temple via NH326 Highway and I would suggest you to stay in Jeypore City and book a cab to go to this place.
Bhubaneswar to Gupteswar Koraput Distance
- Bhubaneswar city is the capital of Odisha so for Gupteshwar temple connectivity is good from is Bhubaneswar and by road 586.3 km distance from this place but I would suggest you to take a train journey and come to Koraput and then book a cab or two wheeler to visit this temple.
Must Visit Sabari River ( Gupt Ganga River)
Sabari River flows near Gupteshwar Cave and this river is known as Gupt Ganga River and this river marks the border between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, so if you will be able to see Chhattisgarh from one side of this river, so it is make it a very good tourist destination.
Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple Odisha - Major Activities
- Mainly people go to Gupteswar Temple to visit the Shiva Linga which is inside a wonderful cave and one has to climb 200 steps to reach it.
- People come to this place to get their children shaved, which is a Hindu tradition and is done on the banks of the Sabri River flowing nearby.
- There is a very good tribal market around this temple, so you can do shopping at this place.
Gupteswar Temple Koraput Timings
Temple Timings are as below
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Saturday |
8 am–5 pm |
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Sunday |
7 am–5:30 pm |
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Monday |
7 am–6 pm |
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Tuesday |
8 am–5 pm |
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Wednesday |
8 am–5 pm |
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Thursday |
8 am–5 pm |
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Friday |
8 am–5 pm |
Best time to visit Gupteswar temple Koraput
In my opinion, the winter season is the best time of the month between October to February because this time the weather is awesome and low crowded. You can visit during the Maha Shivaratri festival or Sharvan time but at that time, the more crowded you will get, so now you decide.
Where to eat food at Gupteswar temple Odisha
If you have gone on a tour and you have not explored the food, then the tour will remain incomplete but I am telling you about a restaurant near Gupteshwar Temple where you can have Odia food in village style only for Rs. 80 and it is unlimited, friends name of restaurant is NANI and in this restaurant you will be served fresh food cooked in the mud stove.
My Experience at Gupteswar temple Odisha
My first experience was in this place where there was no mobile tower yet but I was fascinated by the beauty of this place, after that the darshan of Shiv Linga and the worship by Pandit ji was a lifetime experience for me.I then visited the Sabari River flowing nearby, where I saw a river that forms the border line of two states and after this I visited the Tribal Market where I picture of Gupteshwar Mahadev for my home and later for lunch at NANI restaurant and had a great experience eating food.
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