"BUDHAKHOLA" - A TOURIST PLACE OF GANJAM

"BUDHAKHOLA" - A TOURIST PLACE OF GANJAM

This place is famous for Lord Shiva Temple. This place is near Buguda. It is 3 km. from Buguda and near about 73 km. form Berhampur. The place is filled with full of Trees, Caves, temples and perennial Waterfall which is the main attraction of tourists. This place is also famous for a bunch of five temples' presence on the top of the hill. The five temples are Sri Sri Makareswar Swami, Sri Sri Gangadhareswar Swami, Sri Sri Jagadieshwar Swami, Sri Sri Siddheswar Swami, Sri Sri Budheswar Swami, which is popularly known as Panchu Mahadeva Temple. Panchu means five and Mahadeva means Lord Shiva. All temples are Lord Shiva. While climbing the hill you can notice many other mountains are surrounding it. So many caves are found nearby it. One of the cave is called Siddha Gumpha, where Buddhist monks were used to staying and meditation. Siddha Gumphan is on the top of the hill. The local people said no one can reach the end of the Gumpha. 

          This place attracts tourists for its waterfall. The water of this waterfall carries medicinal properties. Tourists enjoy bathing in this waterfall. On Shivratri, Kartik Purnima and all Sankranti many Pilgrims are come here to offer puja to Lord Shiva. During the month of Shrawan, the importance of this place is increased. Many devotees called "Bolbam Kawaria" are come here to offer water to Lord Shiva. They bring this water from many distances barefoot by walking. 

          

 

 At the time of the new year, this place is full for a picnic. My tourists come here for picnic. If you want to picnic at this place then you have to bring all the necessary materials. In an emergency situation, you have to go to near place Buguda. All facilities like ATM, car, taxi, buses, etc. are available at Buguda.


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