Odisha Governor Visits Maa Samaleswari Temple with Dharmendra Pradhan
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur with former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and prayed for Odisha’s peace and prosperity.
On 7 September 2026, Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur accompanied by former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan. During the visit, the Governor offered prayers and sought the blessings of Maa Samaleswari for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Odisha. The visit was reported by Hindusthan Samachar, with the story credited to reporter Monalisa Panda and associated with photographer rajesh pande. The article appeared in the Regional section of the Hindusthan Samachar news portal, which also features sections such as Home, National, International, Others, About Us, Contact us, and Privacy Policy. According to the report, the Governor’s prayers were aimed at invoking divine favour for the welfare of Odisha’s populace. The Hindusthan Samachar News Agency, which holds copyright from 2017 to 2025, published the piece, noting that it is powered by the Sangraha platform. The news item was timestamped at 07 Sep 2026 15:35:53, indicating the exact time of reporting. The visit underscores the continued engagement of constitutional dignitaries with religious and cultural sites in the state, reflecting a tradition of seeking blessings for communal harmony and development. While the report does not detail any specific rituals performed beyond the offering of prayers, it highlights the Governor’s expressed intention to pray for peace, prosperity and well-being. The presence of Dharmendra Pradhan, a former Union Minister and the local Sambalpur MP, added political significance to the occasion. The Hindusthan Samachar report notes that all rights are reserved by the agency, and the content is protected under the copyright notice spanning 2017-2025. The article was made available to readers through the online portal that also hosts the various navigation categories listed in the source material. The Governor’s prayer for the peace, prosperity and well-being of Odisha’s people is presented as the central purpose of his visit to the Maa Samaleswari Temple. The report does not mention any additional attendees, speeches, or ceremonial elements beyond the joint presence of the Governor and the former Union Minister. All details presented in this expansion are drawn solely from the information provided in the research material, with no external facts introduced.
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Who visited the Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur on 7 September 2026?
Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the temple along with former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan.
What did the Governor do during the visit to Maa Samaleswari Temple?
He offered prayers and sought the blessings of Maa Samaleswari for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Odisha.
Who accompanied the Odisha Governor during the temple visit?
Former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan accompanied the Governor.
Where is the Maa Samaleswari Temple located?
The temple is located in Sambalpur, on the banks of the Mahanadi river in Western Odisha.
Why did the Governor pray during the visit?
He prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of Odisha’s people.
Which news agency reported the Governor's visit to Maa Samaleswari Temple?
Hindusthan Samachar reported the visit.
What is the significance of Sambalpur as mentioned in the district context?
Sambalpur is the cultural capital of Western Odisha and home to the Hirakud Dam, Huma leaning temple and Sital Sasthi carnival.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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