Berhampur or Brahmapura, Ganjam, Odisha, India

Sacred Places and History of Berhampur or Brahmapura, Ganjam, Odisha, India

Berhampur also well known as Brahmapura or silk city, located on eastern coastline of Ganjam district and on south of Chilika Lake, around 170 km from Bhubaneshwar in state of Odisha is quite popular destination in tourist and spiritual inclined people. It is believed to be the abode of Lord Brahma – the creator of universe. The city is also popular as Silk City as it is the hub of hand woven beautiful silk saree of different color and pattern. Berhampur is also very ancient and historical town, thus till date you can observe rich culture, heritage values and ancient temple in surrounding area also it has various museum where you can know about the history.

There are lot of shrine like Sri Abhiram Paramahansa Temple, Upper Bagh Devi Temple, Taratarini Temle, Neelakanteshwara Temple, Taptapanim – hot water kund, Venkateswara Temple, Kalki Bhagavan Temple etc. which attracts lot of tourist and devotee. Berhampur is also amazing tourist destination as Gopalpur Beach, Aryapalli Beach provides a rewarding experience to beach lovers along with shopping of beautiful jewellery collections, handloom works, traditional wears, quality brass work, coirmats and carpets in local market.

Berhampur is very popular for the Thakurani Yatra, where grand celebration takes place every two years in the city to pay tribute to the female deity Ma Budhi Thakurani.

The best time to visit Berhampur is October to June due to pleasant weather and number of festivals celebrated here during this time which makes city more colorful.

How to reach Berhampur or Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha

As Berharmpur is one of the most populated city of Ganjam district and also very important in terms of religious thus it is very well connect with all the major cities of Odisha. Berhampur has major Railway Station which is connected with Howrah- Chennai main route. Berhampur has historical Airport located at just 5 km away from city center which is very well connected to and fro all the major cities of the country.

Taluka / Tehsil: Berhampur, District: Ganjam, State: odisha, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

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