Gupteswar Cave, Hindu cave temple in Koraput district, Odisha, India

Gupteswar Cave is a limestone cave shrine to Shiva about 55 km from Jeypore in Koraput District, Odisha. Its entrance is roughly 3 metres wide and 2 metres high, and inside stands a lingam about 2 metres tall. The cave sits in a sal forest beside the Kolab river, and 200 steps flanked by champak trees lead up to it.

A hunter discovered this cave in the 17th century and reported it to a local ruler, who subsequently established formal religious practices there. This discovery marked the beginning of its recognition as an important place of worship.

The shrine draws pilgrims particularly during Shravan, when devotees undertake barefoot journeys carrying decorated bamboo palanquins as an act of devotion. This annual pilgrimage remains a central practice that connects people to their spiritual beliefs.

The shrine sits about 55 km from Jeypore in Koraput District. Reaching the Shiva lingam requires climbing 200 steps flanked by champak trees; the cave entrance is 3 m wide and 2 m high. Devotees traditionally walk barefoot during Shravan.

Pilgrims gather in an adjacent cave beneath a stalactite formation where water drips, which is considered sacred. This mineral formation is connected to a legendary divine cow in local tradition.