INFORMATION
FOR COMRADES ATTENDING CIRCLE CONFERENCE AIPEU (Gr C) AT SAMBALPUR
The 8th
Biennial Circle conference of AIPEU (Gr C) Odisha Circle is going to be held at
Sambalpur from 18.10.2014 to 20.10.2014. Accommodations for staying at
Sambalpur has been arranged in Marwari Dharmasala, Near Golebazar Main
Market (adjacent to Golebazar Sub Post Office) for all the comrades who will
attain the conference.
How to reach MARWARI DHARAMSALA
Sambalpur
city is well connected by both Rail and Bus. Comrades travelling by train
may get down at the main station at Khetrajpur, Sambalpur or at Fatak station
(Sambalpur Road) conveniently. Distance of MARWARI DHARAMSALA from
Khetrajpur station and Fatak station is about 4 KMs and 3 KMs
respectively. They may take city bus or hire Auto rickshaw/Rickshaw from
the Railway Station to reach directly to Marwari Dharamsala. Shared Auto is
available from Sambalpur Road Railway Station to Golebazar from where it is
walkable distance to Marwari Dharamsala.
Comrades may also travel by both in Govt and Pvt. Buses. They will get
down at the Private bus stand (Ainthapali)/Govt. bus stand and reach by Auto
rickshaw. Regular shared Auto services are available from Govt. bus stand
to Golebazar Chowk, Ainthapali to Golebazar Chowk.
Distance from Private Bus
stand(Ainthapali) to Golebazar = 5 KMs.
Distance from Govt. Bus stand to
Golebazar=0.5 KMs
Distance from Golebazar to
Marwari Dharamsala = 0.5 KMs
Comrades may get down at Golebazar Chowk and reach Marwari Dharamsala which is
in walk-able distance.
Facilities available
All the Comrades will be provided accommodation for their stay in Marwari
Dharamsala. They may contact following reception committee members for Keys of
room and other problems.
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Reception cum Accomodation Committee
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Com.Nirmal Padhan
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9437736528
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Com.Madhab Ch. Padhan
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9438650661
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Com.Amitav Mishra
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9861172111
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Com.Ganeshram Kuanr
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9437401489
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Com.Sangita Bhoi
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8895628273
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Com.Saul Lakra
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8763028658
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Com.Pabitra Patel
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8895429118
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Com.Thandaram Pradhan
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9437480849
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Com.Durga Prasad Naik
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Com.Raj Kumar Behera
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9861496521
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Com.Anjan Ku Hota
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9938884117
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Com.Dayanidhi Atti
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9439213071
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Com.Margasira Meher
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9861697327
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Reception Committee Supervisors
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Com.Baneswar Pradhan
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9439210860
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Com.Pravat Kumar Pujari
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9437083211
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Visiting Places nearby Sambalpur
Ghanteswari Temple
The Ghanteswari Temple, also referred to as
Maa Ghanteswari Temple, is situated 33 km south-west of Sambalpur, on the banks
of River Mahanadi. This temple is famous for its wish fulfilling bells that are
offered by the devotees, to the goddess of this temple. These bells are seen
all around this temple and were also used to warn and guide early sailors.
The area around this temple is a
conglomeration of three streams. The Mahanadi river used to have many whirlpools
in earlier times and many boats used to drown in it. So, to warn any sailor
nearing this spot, the bells of this temple were shaken fiercely to produce
loud sounds. Due to this, this temple is also called the ‘lighthouse without
light’. The place became safer after the construction of the Hirakud Dam,
nearby. The Chiplima Hydro Power plant is also situated near this temple.
Hirakud Dam
The Hirakud Dam is an important structure,
as well as a popular sightseeing attraction of the Sambalpur District. This dam
is built across the River Mahanadi at about 15 km from the city. It was
constructed in 1956; and today, it forms the largest earthen dam and the
longest dam of world, with a length of 26 km. The main purpose of constructing
this dam was to check the massive floods and periodic droughts, along with
providing its area with proper drainage facilities.
The dam comprises the biggest artificial
lake in Asia, with its reservoir of 743 sq km at full capacity and a shoreline
of 640 km. The overall length of the main dam is 4.8 km, which is stretched
between Lamdungri Hills on its left and Chandili Dunguri Hills on its right.
There are also two observation towers present within the premises of this dam,
namely ‘Gandhi Minar’ and ‘Nehru Minar’, that provide a panoramic view of the
lake.
Samaleswari Temple
The Samaleswari Temple lies in the
Sambalpur District, on the banks of River Mahanadi. This temple is dedicated to
Sri Sri Samaleswari, who is the presiding deity of Sambalpur, as well as a
strong religious force in the western part of Orissa and Chhattisgarh. In
ancient times, Goddess Samaleswari was worshiped as Jagatjanani, Adishakti,
Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. The most visited days of this temple include
Navaratri and the Nuakhai Festival.
Huma Temple
The Huma Temple, also known as the ‘leaning
tower of Huma’, is another popular temple of Sambalpur, situated at 23 km from
the district, at the banks of River Mahanadi. This temple was built in 1670, by
King Baliar Singh, who was the fifth king of the Chauhan Dynasty of Sambalpur.
It is known as a leaning temple because it does not stand upright, but is
tilted more towards one side. Every item within the temple complex is also
skewed.
The main deity of this temple is Lord
Shiva. According to legend, there was a milkman who used to cross the Mahanadi
every day, to worship Lord Shiva. He used to offer milk to the rock idol of
Shiva, which consumed the milk every day. This miraculous incident led to the
construction of Huma Temple in the place. The most visited day of this temple
is the Shivratri, when a large number of devotees come here for offering milk
to the idol of Lord Shiva, present in this temple.
Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary
Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as
Badrama Sanctuary, is a popular wildlife sanctuary situated 43 km north-east of
Sambalpur, on the National Highway number 6. This sanctuary was established in
1962, over a total area of 130 sq km; and is one of the smaller sanctuaries of
Orissa. This sanctuary also has the popular Hirakud Dam, situated to its west.
It is also one of the locations for ecotourism and has accommodation facilities
for its travellers, in its premises itself, in the form of the Forest Rest House.
This rest house is situated 3 km away from the sanctuary and along with
accommodations, it also provides guides and spot lights for nominal charges.
The main species of animals here, include
elephants, tigers, leopards, bisons, nilgai, cheetal, wolves, spotted deer,
gaur, black panthers, sambar, wild bears, flying squirrels and racket tail
dragons. Royal Bengal tigers and wild Asian elephants are the special
attractions of this place. These animals can be seen with the help of wildlife
safari jeeps, available here. The forests of this sanctuary are mainly dry
deciduous, containing trees like Neem, Sal, Acacia, Sandalwood, Casuarinas and
Arjun.
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