Odisha at a Glance

Papakhya Ghat

Confluence of the Mahanadi and Local Folklore
Discover the Heritage

Papakhya Ghat

Discover the ancient Banyan Tree (Bata Bruksha), whose hollow roots are associated with a local legend of spiritual cleansing and healing.

Key Information

  • Type

    Religious Centre/ Spiritual Site/ Temple

  • Best Time to Visit

    October–March

  • Ideal Duration

    1–2 hrs

  • Timings

    6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Entry Fee

    No Entry Fee
Core Experiences

Highlights

Discover the ancient Banyan Tree (Bata Bruksha), whose hollow roots are associated with a local legend of spiritual cleansing and healing.

Explore the sacred riverbank, observe local religious traditions and visit the shrines in and around the ghat.

This is a significant pilgrimage site during solar and lunar eclipses.

Must Experience

Things to Do

Learn about the spiritual significance associated with the place and its folklore.

Bathe in the waters of the Mahanadi in accordance with local customs and river safety advisories.

Explore the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture at Kapileswar Temple, built during the Eastern Ganga rule and dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Journey & Location

How to Reach & Map

Seamless connectivity ensuring your arrival is as smooth as the destination itself, alongside its exact geographical positioning.

Air

Veer Surendra Sai Airport at Jharsuguda is the gateway to the region. Biju Patnaik International Airport at Bhubaneswar is another option.

Rail

Balangir is the nearest railway station.

Road

Papakhya Ghat is accessible by road from Binika and Sonepur. The district headquarters at Sonepur is approximately 30 km away. Local buses and taxis are available.

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