Atri

There are a number of Hot Springs in Odisha that are significant to the state in many ways. Other than attracting tourists, the Hot Springs are also very important from religious standpoint as well. The Sulphur Springs or Hot Springs of Odisha include Atri, Tarabalo, Deulajhari and Taptapani. Atri is one of the famous and well-known hot water sulphur springs in Odisha situated in Khurda district, Odisha, almost 42 km from Bhubaneshwar. It is located in the middle of the paddy fields surrounds with a distinct odor of sulphur. Constant temperature of 55 degree is maintained by the water at the Atri hot water spring throughout the day. This hot water is reserved in an artificial pond for the use of people. The circumference of the reservoir is 10 feet with the depth of 15 feet. The water is very clear where one can easily see stones inside the pond. It is crystal clear water which is believed to have medical properties having curing powers. It is also famous for refreshing one’s body and soul.

There is a belief that the spring has the miraculous power of removing the curse of barrenness from women. People used to throw coins, coconuts, betel nuts, and other fruits and flowers as offering into the reservoir. Barren women come to the reservoir before dawn, at about 3.00 a.m., and search in the reservoir bed for fruits, nuts, etc.  Whatever thing their hands could catch they eat with the belief that they would be blessed with child within a year. Diseases are cured and even women have become fertile by drinking the water from the hallowed well. They even take a dip in the ‘Wishing Well’ (Maansik Kuaan).”

Orissa Tourist Department has constructed a bathing complex beside the spring allowing pilgrims to take hot water bath indoors. Atri is also a holy place with the shrine of Hatakeswar.

The temple of Hatakeswara (Shiva): This temple is located near the Atri sulphur spring which is also very attractive and is a popular tourist spot. On the occasion of Shivratri and Makar Sankranti, this place attires with lots of lightening.

One can reach Atri hot water spring from Bhubaneshwar which is merely 42 km or from Khurda which is 14 km from the spot.

How to Reach:-

It’s 2 km far from baghamari ,13 km far from khurda, and 40 km far from Bhubaneswar.
If you are coming from Nayagarh -> Bhubaneswar direction then :-

The Place is about 2 KM away from Baghamari on the Main Road which is connecting Khurda – Nayagarh and the distance of Baghamari from Khurda is about 13 KM, and about 36 Km from Bhubaneswar the State Capital of Odisha. Baghamari is well connected with Govt and Private Buses from Bhubaneswar and you can find Buses within one hour interval for Nayagarh. At Baghamari you can find Auto Rickshaws or Rickshaws to visit the Place or you can hair a vehicle from Khurda or Bhubaneswar for your own convenient.

If you are coming from Bhubaneswar to Nayagarh way :-

Start from Bhubaneswar towards Khurda, take a diversion from NH-5 towards Khurda bus stand (be on the lookout for milestones), reach Atri from there. You might encounter a place named Baghmari.

Climate:-

Climate is always good to visit.

Famous for :-

Picnic spot.
Sivaratri and Makar Sankranti festival.
Skin Diseases people.