Atri – the hot sulphur water spring with medicinal properties in Odisha
Atri – the hot sulphur water spring
Atri, the famous hot sulphur water spring is at a distance of 42 km from Bhubaneswar. The temperature of the spring water remains constant at 55 degree celsius. It is a popular outing spot for traveler situated in the middle of greenery.
The hot spring water of Atri is believed to have medicinal properties, thus it is collected in a reservoir. Visitors arrive here for the wonderful experience of taking deep bath in the spring water. It is also regarded as a holy place as it houses the shrine of Hatakeswar (Shiva). Festivals like Makar Sankranti, Shivaratri are held here and attended by large number of visitors