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Along the eastern coast, on the Bay of Bengal lies the state of Orissa. Earlier known as Kalinga, the city recorded in the annals of history for its resistance to the Mauryan King Asoka(in 3rd century BC).
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Atri
Situated about 42 kms from Bhubaneshwar, Atri is best known for its hot sulphur spring and the Lord Hatakeswar temple. The water temperature remains a constant 55 degree and is believed to have medicinal properties.
Deulajhari
Situated amidst a bowl of green near Athamallik 90 kms from Angul, Deulajhari is famous for a hot water spring. The hot spring seems to flow from the bottom (pedestal) of the Shiva lingam.
Tarabalo
In the Nayagarh district, Tarabalo is famous for a cluster of hot springs dotted over an area of 8 acres. It is 75 kms from Bhubaneshwar.
Taptapani
The bubbling hot sulphur spring of Taptapani lies deep in the forests, 50 kms from Behrampur. The spring's healing waters are piped directly into the bathrooms of the Panthanivas (tourist bungalow) since it is the most practical way of taking advantage of its healing powers.
