Hatipathar, Rayagada
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Hatipathar is a natural tourist site located in the Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. It lies approximately 3 kilometres from the town of Rayagada, on the banks of the Nagavali River.[1]
The name of 'Hatipathar' is derived from the Odia words hati (elephant) and pathar (rock), referring to two large boulders in the area that resemble elephants.[2]
Hatipathar has been included in archived official records of tourist attractions published by the Odisha Tourism Department.[3]
The Majhighariani Temple, a local religious site, is located approximately 2 kilometres from Hatipathar.[4]
