Gupteswar Cave
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A huge naturally formed lingam of Shiva enshrined in a limestone cave beside the Sabari River, known as the 'Hidden God'.
Gupteswar means 'the hidden god'. The cave lies in Ramagiri Forest by the Sabari River, facing the Kanger Valley National Park in Chhattisgarh across the river. To enter the limestone cave, you climb about 200 steps. The lingam formed by stalactites is about 2 metres tall, and devotees regard it as a manifestation of Shiva. Nearby are smaller caves such as Swarga Dwar (the Gate of Heaven), and you can view the river from the Sangam ghat at the confluence. The cave is about 55 km from Jeypore and 85 km from Koraput. The road runs through forest, so hiring a car for a round trip is recommended. Shoes must be removed to enter the cave. The cave is damp, and it becomes very crowded during the Shivaratri festival.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kotpad Handloom Village
- Onukadelli Thursday Market
- Jeypore Palace & Jagannath Sagar
- Bagra Waterfall
- Duduma Falls
- Kolab Dam & Reservoir
- Maliguda Tunnel
- Tribal Museum, Koraput