Phurlijharan, Perennial waterfall in Bhawanipatna, India
Phurlijharan is a waterfall near Bhawanipatna that drops about 16 meters and flows year-round into a natural pool below. The water continues into the Sagada River and travels through the surrounding landscape.
The waterfall formed through geological processes that shaped the Eastern Ghats over millions of years. Local knowledge of this site spans generations and connects to how people have used water sources in this region.
Local residents visit regularly and use the water for daily needs, making it a gathering place woven into their routine. The site holds meaning for those who live nearby and come here as part of their regular activities.
You can reach the site via State Highway 44, from which the descent to the waterfall is walkable. The nearest town of Bhawanipatna has regular bus services and makes a good base for your visit.
Light interacting with the falling water creates rainbows in the spray, visible at various times during the day. This optical effect surprises many visitors who were not expecting to see it.
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