
Panchalingeswar Temple
Balasore, Odisha, India
Five stone lingams under a perennial hill stream on Nilagiri's slopes — worshipped by reaching under the flowing water, amid Simlipal-fringe forest.
Why visit: A hidden hill-stream shrine reached by a scenic climb.
- ›Underwater lingams
- ›Hill stream
- ›Nilagiri forest views
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Best time
Jul–Mar; Shivratri
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–400
Duration
Half day
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