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'''Budhakhol''' is a heritage site of [[Odisha]] located in [[Buguda]] block of [[Ganjam]] District in [[Odisha]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Budhakhol|title=Indian Tourist place|url=http://ganjam.nic.in/tourism/budhakhol.htm|website=ganjam.nic.in|access-date=2015-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012624/http://ganjam.nic.in/tourism/budhakhol.htm|archive-date=2016-03-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is located about 92&nbsp;km away from the district headquarters. The town is known for its five temples: Sri Sri Makareswar Swami, Sri Sri Gangadhareswar Swami, Sri Sri Jagadieshwar Swami, Sri Sri Siddheswar Swami, and Sri Sri Budheswar Swami, which is popularly known as Panchu Mahadeva Temple.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Budhakhol'' is derived from Badhesvara, which means Buddha in meditating position. It is strongly believed that Buddha visited the place. [[Xuanzang|Huentsang]] also visited the place and witnessed the learning and teaching of Buddhists and believed that it was one of the best place to learn Buddhism. The Panchumahadeva temples are believed to be built in the era of Jagadguru AdiShankaracharya. Hence the place is a mix of both Buddhism and Hinduism.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Budhakhol|first1=History of|title=History of Budhakhol|url=http://www.indiamapped.com/waterfalls-in-india/orissa-budhakholo-falls/|website=www.indiamapped.com}}</ref><br />
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==Tourism==<br />
Budhakhol is widely known for its Buddhist culture. A number of Buddhist remains found at the place which gives the impression about Buddhist settlement at the place. The main attraction point of this place is the combination of caves, jungles and water falls, along with it the combination of bunch of five temples makes the place a must visit for pilgrims too.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuaodisha.com/Odisha-Tourism/Tourist-Places-in-Ganjam.htm |title=Tourist Places In Ganjam |url-status=live |accessdate=19 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602033308/http://www.nuaodisha.com:80/Odisha-Tourism/Tourist-Places-in-Ganjam.htm |archive-date=2014-06-02 }}</ref><br />
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Forty Two Feet Long Statues of Lord Shiva and Parvati donated by Indian Princess and Bollywood Actress [[Ipsita Pati]] at Budhakhol, Buguda, Odisha.<ref> <br />
http://www.dharitri.com/e-Paper/Berhampur/220716/p9.htm |archive-date= 22 July 2016</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Buddhist holy sites in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Ganjam district]]</div>Estella97P