Prachi Valley is a picturesque destination that is situated in the state of Orissa. The valley is a popular tourist destination and there are several places of interest that are situated here. The Prachi River passes through the valley and this is an important part of the landscape. Along the southern banks of the river, one can find several monuments that date between the 7the and 15th centuries. There are a few centers of pilgrimage that are situated here as well and some of them are the Sobhaneshwara Temple and Amareshwara Shrine. These are important places for the people of the region.Some of the other places of interest include Pidh Temple, Manikarnika Teerth and Grameshwara Temple. The Pidh Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one can see the remains of another Vishnu Temple located nearby. The remains of the place are said to date between the 8th and 12th century. Manikarnika Teerth is the site where the Manikarnika, Saraswati and Prachi rivers join and many pilgrims travel here to take a holy dip.One can also visit the village of Niali Maidhav that is present along the valley. The village is known for many sculptures and interesting archeological sites.
Ancient Mathas, Prachi Valley
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Prachi Valley is home to many ancient temples which has strong connections with the great epics. Ramayana and Mahabharata. Temple enshrining Lord Shiva in Amreshvara has a strong link with Ramayana. Apart from this, temples of ancient significance like Sobhaneswara Temple, Pidh Temple, Chamuda Devi Temple and Grameswara Temple are present close to each other. The confluence of three rivers Prachi, Saraswati along with Manikarnika, commonly known as ‘Manikarnika Tirth’ is present in the close vicinity of these temples. Thousands of pilgrims come to this place to take a holy dip in the sacred water of Manikarnika Tirth during moonless night or ‘Amavasya’. Different temples dedicated to various deities indicate the prevalence diverse culture over here which adds up to the influx in the Prachi Valley tourism.
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By Air : If you are planning to travel by air, the only option is to take a flight to the Bhubaneswar Airport and reach the valley using taxis. The airport is connected to places such as Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Bagdogra. A few airline operators offer services from these cities to Bhubaneswar. Taxis are available from the airport and they are plentiful. Taxis cost around Rs 7 per kilometer.
By Train : The city of Bhubaneswar is the best option for rail travelers as well. The place is well connected to many Indian cities and these include Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi. Trains are affordable and they cost are extremely comfortable as well. Second class sleeper tickets from Delhi to Bhubaneswar cost around Rs 500.
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