Murga Mahadev Temple

Murga Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Murga village near Champua in Kendujhar district, Odisha, at the foothills of the Thakurani hill range. The temple enshrines a Shiva Lingam and is situated beside a small perennial waterfall and stream surrounded by dense forest. It is a notable pilgrimage and picnic destination known for its natural setting and religious importance.

Visitors can expect a small stone Shiva temple set against forested hills with a waterfall flowing beside the shrine. The complex includes the main sanctum with Shiva Lingam, open courtyard, and steps leading down to the stream and waterfall pool. The surroundings are natural and forested with rocky terrain. Visitors can observe worship rituals, view the waterfall, walk along the stream, and explore the hillside area.

The temple is an old Shiva shrine traditionally worshipped by local tribal communities of the Kendujhar region. The Shiva Lingam is believed to have been discovered near the waterfall and has been a place of worship for generations, later developed into a structured temple.

The temple is a significant Shaivite pilgrimage centre in northern Odisha. It draws large gatherings during Maha Shivratri, Shravan month and Bol Bam Yatra when devotees offer water from the adjacent stream to Lord Shiva. It also serves as a local cultural and picnic gathering place.