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Address Rengalipali, Odisha 768005 Similar Leaning Temple of Huma, Samaleswari Temple, Kichakeshwari Temple, Cuttack Chandi Temple, Hirakud Dam | ||
Maa Ghanteshwari temple is a temple in the vicinity of Sambalpur city in Orissa, India. As the name suggests there are bells everywhere. People offer bells to goddess Ghanteswari or the Deity of Bells, after fulfillment of their wishes. A large number of pilgrims from across the state visit the temple. It is known as the 'lighthouse without light', built by the early sailors, for whom the bells served as warning against heavy winds. The special significance of this place lies in the great number of small bells hanging all around.
Maa Ghanteshwari Temple is situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) southwest of the district capital Sambalpur on the bank of Mahanadi River. The Chipilima Hydro Powerplant (CHEP) is located near the temple on the same river bank.