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An ancient centre of
diamond trade, Sambalpur is famous for its textiles, folk dance and
music
and also for the Hirakud Dam,
one of the longest
mainstream dams in the world.
It is said that Sambalpur is mentioned in the book of Ptolemy (2nd century AD) as Sambalaka on the river Manada (the Mahanadi river). This gateway to the exotic charms of the western region of Orissa was the cradle of an ancient civilization and is an important landmark in India's cultural history.
Veer Surendra Sai
Gangadhar Meher
Kutharya AcharyaLying 321 kms from Bhubaneswar, this ancient centre for the diamond trade is famous for its internationally renowned textiles (ikat), rich tribal heritage and fabulous forestlands.
Samaleswari, the presiding deity of this region is enshrined at 'Samalai Gudi' on the bank of Mahanadi river. The other temple of importance is the Budharaja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and is perched atop the Budharaja hill. Sambalpur is easily accessible by rail and road.
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