Sambalpur derives its name from the Goddess Samalei (Odia: ସମଲେଇ ମାଁ), who is regarded as the reigning deity of the region.
The region in which Sambalpur city is located was also known as Hirakhanda from ancient times.
In history, it has also been known as "Sambalaka".
Claudius Ptolemy described the place as "Sambalak".
Sambalpur derives its name from the Goddess Samalei (Odia: ସମଲେଇ ମାଁ), who is regarded as the reigning deity of the region. The region in which Sambalpur city is located was also known as Hirakhanda from ancient times. In history, it has also been known as "Sambalaka". Claudius Ptolemy described the place as "Sambalak".
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