Samaleswari
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Samaleswari | |
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![]() Maa Samaleswari in white attire in the Samaleswari Temple | |
Other names | Jagatjanani, Adishakti, Mahalaxmi, Mahasaraswati |
Odia | ସମଲେଶ୍ୱରୀ |
Region | Western Odisha |
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Maa Samleswari is the presiding deity of Sambalpur.[1]
History[]
On the bank of river Mahanadi, goddess Samaleswari is worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. The region in which the temple is situated has a rich cultural heritage. Sambalpur is popularly known as "Hirakhanda" from ancient times. Greek explorer Ptolemy described the place as Sambalak. Acording to Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the French traveller, and Edward Gibbon, the English historian, diamonds were exported to Rome from Sambalpur.
References[]
- ^ "Samaleswari Temple". sambalpur.nic.in. Government of Odisha. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
See also[]
- Samalpur
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