Paranormal is something that has no scientific justification. It is something beyond normal. There are several haunted places in Odisha which brings out it’s darker and mysterious side. Today, we shall take you to the top 5 haunted places of Odisha where night tells a different story.
Jatan Nagar Palace in Dhenkanal
This palace features in the top 5 haunted places of Odisha. It consisting of 100 rooms built by prince Narasingh Pratap Deb, in early 20th century, is situated on a hilltop. The palace is steeped in mystery, chilling ghost stories and dark past history.
The Mangaljodi Tree in Khorda
This tree is notorious for it’s haunted reputation. Local folks claim that the tree is the abode of an angry female spirit, very vengeful in nature. The villagers said that the spirit was responsible for several unexplained and accidental deaths near the tree, especially during the Dussehra festival.
RIE Haunted House in Bhubaneswar
This place is believed to be haunted by spirits of students who once lived there and who had committed suicide under mysterious circumstances. This place is believed to be haunted by spirits of students who once lived there and who had committed suicide under mysterious circumstances.
Stretch of State Highway between Bhubaneswar and Puri
This is among the 5 haunted places of Odisha and is believed to be one of the most scary areas where drivers have reported seeing a pale looking woman who asks for lift at midnight and vanishes as they approach closer. Many accidents have occurred as a result of this haunting usually between 1.00 am and 3.20 am.
Chandpur Village in Nayagarh
Last but not in the list is Chandpur Village in Nayagarh, Odisha. It’s a quiet rural village with a reputation of having a number of frightening tales which revolves around a cursed banyan tree supposedly possessed by an evil spirit. The havoc created by this malevolent spirit led to abandonment of the houses near and around that tree.