Hot Spring in Orissa

There are a number of Hot Springs in Orissa that are significant to the state in many ways. Other than attracting tourists, the Hot Springs are also very important from religious standpoint as well. The Sulphur Springs or Hot Springs of Orissa include Atri, Tarabalo, Deulajhari and Taptapani. The Atri Hot Spring is located in the district of Khurda, almost 42 km from Bhubaneshwar, in the center of paddy fields. Atri maintains a steady temperature of 55 degrees centigrade. Tarabalo is present in the Nayagarh district of Orissa and is spread across an area of 8 acres. Tarabalo Hot Spring is located 75 km from Bhubaneshwar. The Hot Spring of Deulajhari is situated near Angul district and as it generates from below a Shivalinga, it has great religious significance. The hot water is stored in 36 artificial ponds. The Taptapani spring is located 67 km away from Gopalpur, in a densely forested area. A man-made pond is present near the Hot Spring for the convenience of the devotees.

Atri Hot Spring
The sulphur spring of Atri, located in a village in the district of Khurda and almost 42 km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital of the state, is perhaps the most popular Hot Spring in Orissa. It is situated in the middle point of paddy fields and the discrete odour of sulfur is spread around the entire surrounding area. The temperature of the spring remains at a constant 55 degree centigrade. The water of Atri spring is usually stored in a man-made lake for the use of the locals. The reservoir is around 10 feet in circumference and 15 feet in depth and supplies adequate water to the people. The clear water of the sulfur spring is believed to contain healing and curative abilities.

Bhubaneswar