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Narayani Temple Nuapatna

Cuttack, Odisha, India

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Overview

A hill goddess shrine above Nuapatna, the tie-dye weaving town whose khandua silk clothes Lord Jagannath himself.

Why visit: A goddess hill and the looms that dress Jagannath, together.

Things to do

›Narayani darshan
›Khandua ikat weavers
›Maniabandha villages

DarshanArtisan Visits

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–800

Duration

Half day

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