Phurlijharan Explained
| Phurlijharan |
| Alt Name: | Oriya: ଫୁରଲିଝରଣ |
| Location: | Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha, India |
| Type: | Waterfall |
| Watercourse: | Sagada river |
| Height: | 15m (49feet) (at center) |
| Number Drops: | 1 |
Phurlijharan (pronounced as //pʰurɵlid͡ʒʱɵrɵɳɵ//) is a perennial waterfall in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The falls are 16 m high and are known for their multicolored rainbow created on the scattered water because of the reflection of sunlight.[6] It is a tourist attraction for picnics. The falls are close to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary.[7]
Tourism
Phurlijharan is 15km (09miles) from Bhawanipatna on state highway 44. Odisha State Road Transport Corporation and private buses connect it with Bhawanipatna and other nearby cities.[8] [9]
See also
Notes and References
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- Book: Cultural Heritage of Orissa: Justice Sri Harihar Mahapatra Felicitation Volume. 1993. Institute of Oriental and Orissan Studies.
- Book: Bhagyalaxmi Mahapatra. Ethnic Dances and Music of Western Orissa: An Anthropological Study Towards Promoting Eco-tourism. 2011. Concept Publishing Company. 978-81-8069-741-8. 15, 159.
- Book: S. N. Patro. Gopal Krishna Panda. Orissa Environmental Society. Eastern Ghats in Orissa: environment, resources, and development. 1994. Orissa Environmental Society.
- Book: Bidhu Bhusan Das. Trilochan Misra. Prabhat Nalini Das. Eye to Orissa. 1994. Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Orissa.
- CHAPTER-I: Kalahandi district. Shodhganga. 29 February 2016.
- Web site: KARLAPAT SANCTUARY. Odishawildlife.org. Forest and Environment Department, Government of Odisha. 29 February 2016.
- Web site: Phurli Jharan. Odishatourism.gov.in. Odisha Tourism. 29 February 2016.
- Sahu. Jagadish Prasad. Land Use Pattern of Kalahandi District. Orissa Review. January 2006. 29 February 2016.
