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Kantilo

Nilamadhab Temple, one of the renowned temples in Orissa, is situated at Kantilo on the bank of river Mahanadi, in the district of Nayagarh and around 100 km from Bhubaneswar. Dedicated to Lord Nilamadhab, the temple is resting at the place replenished with the beauty of the nature. One of the famous temples in Orissa, Kantilo Nilamadhab is lying on the banks of the Mahanadi, a top of the twin hills and surrounded by lush green forests.

The temple is named among the renowned temples of Orissa and its deity Lord Nilamadhaba bears a significant place among the devotees of Lord Jagannath. In this temple of Orissa, you find a constant flow of holy water sourced from the feet of Lord Nilamadhaba. Lord Nilamadhava occupies a central position in the cult of Lord Jagannath.Even now also Lord Nilamadhava shrine is present on the right side of Lakshmi temple in Puri Jagannath Temple. In the campus of the temple, which is among the famous temples of Orissa, devotees also pay homage to Lord Siddheswar. Housing the prominent temple in Orissa, Kantilo is the most popular picnic place in the state of Orissa. The place is located 100 km from Bhubneshwar, the state capital, and 33 km from the town of Nayagarh. Nilamadhab Temple, coming in the list of the most famous temples in India, celebrates Maghasaptami at a very large scale.

The very geographical situation for the place makes it a commercial centre for traders. Apart from the Orissa temple images, the brass and bell metal utensils of the place are also popular. Temples Orissa have always been famous for their elegance and charisma.

History is silent on the origin of Neelamadhab idol, which is neither a man nor a woman. The meaning of Neelamadhab is sum total of Neela (vast space), maa (earth) and dhaba (white) which is perfect manifestation of a beautiful woman. And other way Neela (color of Jaganath), maa (suhadra), and dhaba (white color of Balabhadra) so the total meaning of Neelamadhab is Jaganatha, Subhadra, Balabhadra.

Best for:

The most popular picnic spots in Orissa which is 100 kms away from the capital and 33 kms from Nayagarh town.90 and 12 km from Khandapara.

Best place for Bol Bom Siva devotees , taking water from Mahanadi.

Famous for:

Maghasaptami Festival is the best festival over here.
It’s famous for Brass and bell metal utensils.