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Maa Manikeshwari Temple is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya’s. During the Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple. Every year Chatar Yatra at a particular time is organised, and many people who have fulfilled wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of the goddess. Karlapat Wild Life Sanctuary has located near Manikeshwari temple. Deity Manikeswari is the protective goddess of Kalahandi. Maa Manikeswari Mandir is a famous temple in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi

Asurgarh is the oldest fort. Situated on the bank of river Sandul.5 km away to the west of Narla railway station and 3 km from Rupra road railway station. The entire area covers about half km having important items of 8th century AD. The discovery of this place contains. Ancient potteries beads and silver coins belong to Mauryan period and other antiquities which needs the attention of archaeological excavation the fort Asurgarh is 35 km distance from Bhawanipatna. The Asurgada Fort is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi, Odisha.

The Karlapat sanctuary is located in Kalahandi South Division which is 12km from Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district covering a dense patch of lush green dry deciduous forest. A beautiful waterfall,’Phurlijharan’ has been developed as a picnic spot for the local visitors and draws a large number of visitors from far off places in and around Kalahandi District. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a plethora of wildlife animals and birds. The sanctuary is rich in wildlife such as leopard, gaur, sambar, nilgai, barking deer, mouse deer, soft claws Ottawa, a wide variety of birds and reptiles.

Lankeswari Temple is situated at Junagarh, and It is 15 km away from Bhawanipatna towards the Southwest. Goddess Lankeswari is the presiding deity of this temple. The statue of the Maa Lankeshwari is made of black chlorite stone. Lankeshwari Temple is one of the famous Shakti Pitha of Odisha. Khandabasa Jatra at Lankeswari Pitha of Junagarh is the Main festival of the Kalahandi district in the month of Aswini. Sri Rama Navami, Mahavishuba Sankranti & Durgapuja are the main functions of the Maa Lankeswari. Lankeswari Temple is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi.

Dokarichanchara waterFall is situated 84 km from Bhawanipatna near Kokasara village on the border of Kalahandi and Nabarangpur district. The place is nothing but full of natural sceneries. It is a hilly place having a perennial waterfall which creates a pool of crystal clear water. Dokarichanchara is famous due to its two famous waterfalls, Dokaridara and Bhanyaraghumara. Besides, the historical Gudahandi cave nearby it makes this place more prominent. Gudahandi waterfall is located near the Dokrichanchara Waterfall. The scenic beauty of the place is very attractive for waterfalls.

The Ambapani Sanctuary is located 77 km from Bhawanipatna. The picturesque Ambapani hills present a panoramic view of nature. A frolicking valley called “Haladigundi” in this hill range exhibits some peculiar features due to the reflected rays of the sun. In the morning and evening, the objects of vision appear yellow. The whole area abounds in spotted deer, Sambar and Black Panthers who can be seen at the Behera reservoir. 5 K.Ms away are the pre-historic cave paintings at Gudahandi. The Sanctuary is surrounded by hills and forest. Ambapani Sanctuary National Park is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi.

Belkhandi Uma Maheswar dhabaleswar Temple is Situated on the confluence of the river Tel and Uttei. It is 67 K.Ms from Bhawanipatna. Two tributaries of the river Mahanadi, Belkhandi has gained prominence as a centre of religious activities and archaeological importance with a picturesque site. Among the sculptures unearthed images of Sapta Matruka (Seven Mother Goddesses) and Uma Maheswar are not-worthy. The ruins of Belkhandi are preserved in a small museum adjacent to the temple premises. It is also an ideal site for an outing. Belkhandi Uma maheswar is a popular famous Temples in Kalahandi, Odisha