About Gupteswar-Lord Shiva's Place in Orissa

In a country where history is measured in terms of millenniums, religion most understandably takes a front seat. The influx of pilgrims to the holy places in Jeypore, yet again prove the significance of religion irrespective of the small town phenomenon. Gupteswar Jeypore is a famous cave shrine visited by pilgrims even from the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. The sacred lingam is hidden by rocks and is termed `Gupteswar' or the Hidden God and is much revered as Gupta Kedar by the people of nearby Madhya Pradesh who throng the hillside to worship the deity.

The cave shrine of Gupteswar In Jeypore In India is dedicated to Lord Shiva- the destroyer among the holy trinity in Hindu mythology. On Shiva Ratri the Gupteswar In Orissa is flocked by pilgrims all day and all night long. Men, women and children visit the temple on that auspicious day with offerings of flowers, fruits, milk, sweets and bhang. The Gupteswar Jeypore offers quite a feast for the non believers as well, since the cave shrine offers a panoramic view of the surroundings and makes a beautiful sight in itself.

Gupteswar Jeypore is located 58 km from Jeypore town and regular buses, taxis and auto rickshaws are available from the town centre to the shrine. It is better to hire an auto for the to and fro journey if you are in a group of three or four.

More info @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gupteswar_Cave

reference from Gupteswar behera

Starting from Jeypore. View of the road on the way…

Beautiful view of the road. This is just before the Patraput…

Patraput Bridge…

Patraput Bridge, This one was build in British Time..

Nice Architecture…

Patraput River, A good Picnic Spot…

We started from first break towards Gupteswar

Second Break, Baipariguda.. Nice break with morning breakfast and a hot cup of tea…

These are my friends, (From Left) Rajesh, Gopi & Anand

On the way to Gupteswar… Caution for Drivers.. Ghat Ahead

Dangerous Ghat.. Way to Gupteswar

Again, rough road and too much slope.. Difficult to ride bike

A Temple before Gupteswar…

Tribal Temples On The Way…

We reached Gupteswar. The Main Entrance Of The Temple…

Stairs to the temple…

Going to the temple….

Welcome To Gupteswar !!

Gupteswar Temple, Outside

The cave, In side you can find the Siva Linga

Prist coming out from the cave.. Mind it.. Camera not allowed…

Few Rare Pics Of Lord Gupteswar…

Rare Pic Of Lord Gupteswar...

Gupt Eshwar...

Shiva Linga

River Near the mandir... Its turbulent flow and rocky banks taken many lifes

Another view of that river..

Rocky Banks..

Preparing to go back...

Sun also is ready to go home...

Returning back after a nice trip...

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