Koraput, the
largest district of Odisha, is a district of meadows, forests, rapids and falls and terraced valleys thronged with
colourful tribals. It has its own appeal for the visitors who prefer relaxation
in the lap of nature. The unspoilt environment with its mystery and enchantment
and the limitless panorama of flora and fauna has made Koraput a nature lovers’
paradise. As an open book of nature for study and enjoyment Koraput spreads its
unlimited vista in a manner that defies description. Here man lives today as he
lived long thousand years ago closely closeted in the bosom of nature.
The Modern
Koraput is slowly emerging with its sophistication but the primal equipoise of
culture and nature will continue to remain undisturbed for decades to come. How
best it has been said ‘ Had I been
merely a lover of fine scenery ( of wild life and mankind ) I would have felt
little of desire to seek elsewhere its gratification. One enters the elevating
ghat roads spirally ascending the lofty hills and comes to the enchanting
Koraput plateau and infallibly discovers that the visit to Koraput is really a
rewarding experience.
ATTRACTIONS
Gupteswar
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| Gupteswar: The Hidden God |
Famous for the
cave shrine of Lord Siva, the place is ideal for natural scenery. The cave
shrine is at the top of a lime stone hill which is about 151 metres higher than
the surrounding country side. One can reach the cave by ascending a flight of
steps.
The sacred
lingam is called “ Gupteswar “ which literally means the “Hidden God “. Gupteswar is popularly known
as “Guptakedar” in Madhya Pradesh. People in large numbers come here to worship
the deity.
The sacred place
is associated with shri Ram of the epic “Ramayana”. The nearby hill has been
named “Ramgiri”.
