India: The Gupteswar Cave Shrine, Orissa


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India: The Gupteswar Cave Shrine, Orissa

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http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The Gupteswar Cave Shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and located on top of a limestone hill. "Gupteswar" means "hidden God" and before climbing the 195 steps up, we stopped to purchase offerings for inside the cave and visited the holy river where pilgrims bathe before entering the cave. At the top, you walk down into the sanctuary where we made our devotions, coached by Bibhu, and had a red string tied around wrists by the priest.

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