Bhujakhia Pir, Balasore

#2 among attractions in Balasore

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Bhujakhia Pir is situated at Sunhat at the heart of the city is the tomb of Sufi saint Aasthana Sharif Hazrat Pir named as Hajrat Swale Mohammad better known as Bhujakhia Pir. The shrine of Baba Bhujakhira Pir of Balasore stands as a symbol of harmony between Muslim and Hindu. During the occasion of Urs, a crowd gathers at the shrine comprising both Hindu and Muslims. This is an age-old tradition. ()

Coordinates: 21°28'47"N, 86°56'59"E

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Bhujakhia Pir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khirachora Gopinatha Temple, Baneswara Temple, Remuna, Fakir Mohan University.

6 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Khirachora Gopinatha Temple
154 min walk • Khirachora Gopinatha Temple is in Remuna, Odisha, India. The name "Remuna" is from the word "Ramaniya" which means very good-looking. "Khirachora" in Odia means Stealer of Milk and Gopinatha means the Divine Consort of Gopis. The reference is to child Krishna's love for milk and milk products.
4.3 miW
Temple
Baneswara Temple, Balasore
109 min walk • Baneswara Temple is a Hindu temple in Balasore, Odisha, India. It is one of the oldest in the city. The temple is maintained by group of people called Pujaka.
6.5 miNW
Town
Remuna
167 min walk • Remuna is a town and a notified area committee in Baleswar district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is famous for the Khirachora Gopinatha Temple.
1.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Fakir Mohan University, Balasore
36 min walk • Fakir Mohan University is named after prominent Odia writer Fakir Mohan Senapati. The seat of the Vice-Chancellor is in the new campus located at Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India.
4.4 miE
Locality
Chandipur
113 min walk • Chandipur, is a beach in Balasore District, Odisha, India. The beach is located on the shore of Bay of Bengal and is approximately 16 kilometers from the Balasore Railway Station.

Bhujakhia Pir, Balasore

Facts and practical information

Bhujakhia Pir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Khirachora Gopinatha Temple

Baneswara Temple, Balasore

Remuna

Fakir Mohan University, Balasore

Chandipur