I visited recently there with my friend.... It's a great place.....Tourist Area... You should probably go there twice or thrice a year , or maybe whenever you want.... Cheap price hotel also available.... Great view of beach.... So many temple s... You will have your fun there.... So Beautiful place Temple

Mandir is located on the ring road of Sambalpur. It's in the heart of the town and easy to spot from normal traffic. The place is very well maintained. There is no hassle from priests and not too crowded. The place is very clean as a whole a nice temple to visit

The temple is near the bank of river Mahanadi. The goddess maa samaleswari the main deity who is being worshipped here. People from every corner of the west odisha come here to pray here. The main festival that is celebrated here is nuakhai festival where the new rice that is grown as Ravi crop is presented to the goddess. People believe the God very much. Currently renovation work around the temple is being undertaken by the government.

There is no rude behaviour by priest for money like other temples, which I mostly like. But the surrounding of the temple was not enough, how I expected. But, don't worry , renovation taking place by govt. , It will seems like other sakti pitha within some year

Samaleswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Sambalpur, Odisha, India, dedicated to the goddess known as 'Samaleswari', also known among the natives as samalei maa, meaning Mother Samaleswari. Shree Shree Samaleswari, the presiding deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious force in western part of Odisha and Chhattisgarh state of India. On the bank of the river Mahanadi, the mother goddess Samaleswari is worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati, and is the mother of the universe. After Lord Jagannath, she is the only Goddess in Odisha who is the presiding deity of such a large region including the complete Western Odisha, parts of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The region in which the temple is situated has a rich cultural heritage. Sambalpur region is popularly known as Hirakhanda from ancient times. Ptolemy has described the place as Sambalaka, according to Tavernir, the French explorer, and Edward Gibbon, the English historian, diamonds were exported to Rome from Sambalpur.

Peace. Calm atmosphere. Not that crowded if you choose your timing with little care. Beggers near the gate. Typical of Hindu religious place. Something needs to be done about the same.

The transformation of the temple was in progress during my visit. The progress was very good. A very good initiative by the government of Odisha to develop the infrastructure of a very important temple of western odisha as well as the entire Odisha. The darshan of goddess Samaleswari was also in a very disciplined way. The campus was very neat and clean.

This is the temple where sambalpur got the name after that very nice and peaceful place although there is shortage of space but you can get your peace of mind here

The temple is of Sandhara order (these types of the temples have a square sanctum enclosed by a gallery of pillars meant for pradakshina). Thus, the Sandhara temples have a Pradakshinapatha is built of a kind of stone as durable as granite, cemented with lime mortar, the whole building is plastered, but in the course of time the surface has become mouldy. The temple consists of two separate structures. The square sanctum enshrining the deity is four step below the 10-foot-wide (3.0 m) covered circumambulation, which is supported by 12 stone pillars. Eleven parswa devis (side Goddesses), are embedded on the outer wall of the sanctum, so that the devotees can worship those deities during parikrama through the vaulted circumambulation. The idol of Shree Shree Samalei Devi consists of a large block of granite rock with an inverted, trunk-like projection at the bottom. This also symbolises a yoni, and is an interesting kings-yoni worship. A shallow cut on her "Baraha" like face symbolises her mouth. Traditional Sambalpuri nose ornament of pure gold hangs down from her imaginary nose. Beaten gold leaves fixed on two disproportionate golden eye-like depressions on the face act as substitute for her eyes in an attempt to define the face of the mother deity on a mass of self shaped rock, the devi's idol inspires sublime sentiments of awe, fear, reverence, devotion, love and affection towards all-pervasive motherhood. She is worshipped with great care and devotion by the natives in her temple, famously known as the Samaleswari temple. Among the varieties of festivals observed before the goddess throughout the year, three festivals are observed prominently. The first two are Navaratri pujas during the months of March and April and during the months of September and October (Chaitra Navaratri and Ashwin Navaratri respectively). The goddess is dressed differently on each day representing each of the Navadurgas, this is called Beeja. Among these two navaratra pujas (nine days continuous worship of the goddess), the second one is observed with great splendour and devotion. On the 1st day of the Navaratri, the goddess is dressed in white attire, called Dhabalamukhi. The third festival which is said to be the chief festival of the whole western Odisha region is Nuakhai. In this festival, the farmers offer the first produce from their lands to the goddess before using it for their personal use.

The temple is so beautiful. Currently the area is under huge renovation as sanctioned by the Odisha Government for better tourism.

Very famous and old temple of Odisha. Very beautiful temple on the Mahanadi river bank. Maa Samaleswari is worshipped here. As main attraction Sandhya Arati or evening rituals must not be missed here. There is a pond behind the temple know as Maa Samaleswari pond which is very beautiful and in the corner of that a small watch tower like structure is also there, you can go there and take a wide view of the temple and river side by side which is scenic in view.

Maa Samaleswari Temple is the presiding deity of Sambalpur District and nd is a strong religious force in the. Famous Festival of Maa Samalei Temple. This is such a beautiful place with a peaceful environment.

Prime deity of Sambalpur. The temple is located along the banks of Mahanadi river and is a very peaceful place.

This is the most famous temple and worshipped here from very ancient times . This temple is dedicated to godess swambaleswari . It is the 2nd most famous temple is odisha . Devotees coming from the state of Chattisgarh , Jharkhand and odisha mainly .In this place of temples you can see a big pillar infront of the temple . This pillar is dedicated to the guard of the temple . Now rotation is taking place of the whole temple complex . In this place , in the time of Sandhya Arati ( worship of God in the time of evening ) traditional drums were played to welcome godess sambaleswari . This temple is opens daily from 6 am to 11:30 am and 3 :00 pn to 7 :30 pm.

Maa samalei" is the eastadevi of western odisha and " presiding deity" of sambalpur. The temple is on the bank of river mahanadi, SAMBALPUR. Acc. to historical evidence ,king Balaram dev of chauhan dinesty built goddesses samaleswari temple in 16th century. It is a very famous shakti pitha in odisha. ✨Goddess samaleswari lives in the heart of people of not only western odisha but also in many parts of chattisgarh who believe in the existence of goddesses samaleswari and the blessings that she has on her children. ✨At the "nuakhai " festival,new crops are cut and offered to the goddesses samaleswari

Jai Maa Samaleswari Situated beside Mahanadi river is famous all across odisha and everyday the number of devotees are huge covid Norma are being followed and darshan process got updated compared to normal time

If you're living in Sambalpur and not visited the Samaleswari Temple then you visited nothing. The name of the District arose from Samaleswari to Sambalpur. It is must visiting temple of Sambalpur. So nice and beautiful the temple it is. So clean and Hygienic. When you enter into the temple there is a relaxing calmness. Your Body will touch your inner soul. I recommend everyone please go and visit the Temple with family.

The temple and the vahan(Lion- made up of Brass) of Maa is very interesting. We take a holy Darshan of Maa Samaleswari peacefully. It's a nice place. Covid rules are being followed by administration strictly.

So peaceful and beautiful Hindu temple 🛕, peaceful atmosphere and a good place for spiritual activity. The temple is maintained very neat and tidy. it is painted white and looks very nice. There were priests, with vedic knowledge, conducting various ceremonies pertaining to the temple poojas etc. this temple was crowded when I visited.

Very famous temple located at sambalpur. A good family destination. Located near the bank of The Mahanadi River. The Goddess is very famous. The temple administration provides lodging ,which is a very nice decision. I love the place

As of the last week, the construction work is going on for the temple premises... the temple surroundings are being renovated. There is not much crowd or gathering when i visited the temple at the evening time... had a very pleasent darshan of maa samaleswari. Once the surroundings are renovated the temple will attract more and more public. A must place to visit if u visit sambalpur, if u r not an aethist..😀

Maa Samaleswari temple is a Hindu temple in Sambalpur, Odisha, India, dedicated to the goddess Samaleswari, also known as Samalei Maa or Mother Samaleswari¹. She is the presiding deity of Sambalpur and a strong religious force in western Odisha and Chhattisgarh¹. The temple is located on the bank of the river Mahanadi, and is believed to be ancient and sacred¹. The temple is of Sandhara order, meaning it has a square sanctum with a covered circumambulation supported by 12 stone pillars¹. The idol of the goddess is made of a large block of granite rock with an inverted, trunk-like projection at the bottom, symbolising a yoni¹. The face of the goddess is adorned with a traditional Sambalpuri nose ornament of pure gold and beaten gold leaves for eyes¹. The temple attracts many devotees and tourists throughout the year, especially during festivals such as Nuakhai and Navaratra Puja¹. The temple is also known for its cultural heritage and rich history. Sambalpur region was once known as Hirakhanda, and was famous for its diamond trade¹. The temple has witnessed many historical events, such as the Sambalpur rebellion against the British in the 19th century². Many people who have visited the temple have shared their positive experiences and reviews on Tripadvisor³. Some of the common themes are the spirituality, the beauty, the cleanliness, and the management of the temple. - "Blessings of Maa Samaleswari is a must if you are in Sambalpur.The approach road to the temple is horrible,but once inside the temple, you feel the spirituality.have darshan in queue and the after looking at the face of Maa you really feel blessed."⁴ - "Visited the temple on 18th Feb for sandhya darshan with family & relatives. Attended aarati , nice clean & adhyatmic atmosphere, well managed temple & service area."⁵ - "It is the oldest goddess maa samaleswari temple in sambal pur district.Nice communication from mahanadi ring road . .

Very simple very fast Darshana some renovation works are going on around the temple feeling good Vibe

Jai maa Samleswari. Peace Climate atmosphere. The Temple was beautifully decorated with flowers and light and surrounding areas. Hindu religious place. Something needs to be visiting about the place.

It was peaceful and spiritual, everyone should try to visit the temple at evening, as the temple authority organise light shows that illuminates the whole temple top and looks so beautiful.

We visited on the occasion of Dashera, 2022. Very nice and holy place beside Mahanadi river. The temple was beautifully decorated with flowers and light. Ravana pora celebrated on the bank of Mahanadi river.

Peaceful. I think the best time to come is during evening hours just while Sunset. For information -- No worshipping items(like Diya,Banana, Coconut, Agarbatti,....) are allowed.

Jay Maa Samaleswari 🙏, well maintained,clean and beautiful temple. Important festivals Nuakhai, Navaratri Puja celebrated here

Very beautiful temple and peaceful atmosphere .Confirm time before going to temple .wear mask otherwise no entry 🚫

This is a very old temple. People come from far and wide to visit here. It is a very beautiful and beautiful place