| Phurlijharan | |
|---|---|
| ଫୁରଲିଝରଣ | |
 Phurlijharan waterfall | |
 | |
| Location | Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha, India |
| Coordinates | 19°46′53″N 83°06′40″E / 19.7815046°N 83.1110626°E |
| Type | Waterfall |
| Total height | 15 m (49 ft) (at center) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Sagada river |
Phurlijharan (/pʰurɵlid͡ʒʱɵrɵɳɵ/) is a perennial waterfall in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.[1][2][3][4][5] The falls are 16 m high and are known for their multicolored rainbow created on the scattered water because of the reflection of sunlight.[6] It is a tourist attraction for picnics. The falls are close to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary.[7]
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