Located at about 32 km south of
Balangir-Titlagarh road in
Titlagarh sub-division of
Balangir District in
Orissa, Saintala is small village with immense historical and archeological importance. The temple of Chandeswari Thakurani is located here. Goddess Chandi in Mahishasuramardini form is presently installed in a small mound. The broken door jamb with figures of
Ganga and Yamuna and Dasavatara (Ten incarnations) image of Lord
Vishnu are among the remarkable sculptures unearthed. The site ascribed to the early Somvansi period is an interesting spot for archeologists and historians.
