Murga Mahadev Falls

Murga Mahadev falls of the district of Keonjhar is one of the notable Orissa waterfalls. Murga Mahadev fall is located besides the Thakurani hills in the Champua sub division of the Keonjhar district. Murga Mahadev is well known for its cascading waterfall that casts a magical spell on the local citizens and tourists as well. Situated at a distance of 65 km from Keonjhar, Murga Mahadev offers the tourists with a wonderful opportunity to explore the natural scenic beauty and the rich tribal cultural heritage and traditional folk legacies.

Murga Mahadev houses a traditional religious shrine. Murga Mahadeva Shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lakhs of devotees visit this place during the month of Shraavana, Kartik and during Shivaratri.It is an ancient shrine where both tribal and Brahminical system of worship are followed.The word Murga Mahadev originated from two words Murugan and Mahadev,which means Kartikeya and Shiva respectively in Dravidian languages. Historians opine that it is an ancient place of worshipping tribal gods which later converted to Hindu place of worship. People of Jharkhand and Orissa equally give high esteem to Shiva here. It draws several devotees from far and wide who visit the place to seek divine blessings and eternal happiness. Blessed with the bounty of nature, Murga Mahadev is an important itinerary on the trip to Orissa.

Far from the hustle bustle of the city life, the serene and calm surrounding of Murga Mahadev relieves the tourists from the stress and tensions of regular life and rejuvenates them with renewed energy and vigor. The picturesque landscape of Murga Mahadev is an ideal picnic spot for the tourists.

The salubrious weather, enchanting waterfall, splendid topography and exotic tribal culture represents the beautiful place of Murga Mahadev. Situated at a distance of 305 km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Orissa, Murga Mahadev is easily accessible from all parts of the state by well maintained roads.

The best time to visit the Murga Mahadev Falls are the months from October to March when the gurgling waterfall and pleasant weather adds to the delight of the tourists.