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	Narasinghpur was the capital of [[Narsinghpur State]], a former princely state of India during the period of the [[British Raj]].<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V18_391.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 18, p. 385]</ref> The state was also known as Arata Rajya. The kingdom was ruled by the Singhdev dynasty. The most renowned king was Sri Ananta Narayana Singhdev, who had got the title of Sandhamarka (means brave and efficient) by the Puri gajapati. He had also established the first high school in the block later named after him Ananta Narayana high school which once had a hostel. The last king of the state was Sri Trilochan Singhdev, who was also the first MLA of the constituency.		Narasinghpur was the capital of [[Narsinghpur State]], a former princely state of India during the period of the [[British Raj]].<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V18_391.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 18, p. 385]</ref> The state was also known as Arata Rajya. The kingdom was ruled by the Singhdev dynasty. The most renowned king was Sri Ananta Narayana Singhdev, who had got the title of Sandhamarka (means brave and efficient) by the Puri gajapati. He had also established the first high school in the block later named after him Ananta Narayana high school which once had a hostel. The last king of the state was Sri Trilochan Singhdev, who was also the first MLA of the constituency.

	Rulers of Narasinghpur		Rulers of Narasinghpur

	* 1671 – 1701 Mandardhar Harichandan Mohapatra		* 1671 – 1701 Mandardhar Harichandan Mohapatra
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	==Tourism==		==Tourism==
	Narasinghpur is known as a vibrant tourist place with its own charisma, pleasant ambiance and many tourist spots. ~~Also it~~ is known as a ~~Temple Town~~. Here are few famous tourist places of the block.		Narasinghpur is known as a vibrant tourist place with its own charisma, pleasant ambiance and many tourist spots. It is also known as a 'temple town'. Here are few famous tourist places of the block.
	* [[Chiranjibi\|Deojhar Waterfall]] (ଦେଓଝର ଝରଣା)- This is the only waterfall in [[Cuttack]] district. The site is a [https://odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en.html Odisha tourism] recognized.		* [[Chiranjibi\|Deojhar Waterfall]] (ଦେଓଝର ଝରଣା)- This is the only waterfall in [[Cuttack]] district. The site is a [https://odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en.html Odisha tourism] recognized.
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	* [[Chiranjibi\|Baneswara Temple]] (ବାଣେଶ୍ୱର ମନ୍ଦିର)- Standing with spectacular carvings in the rock wall, The temple dedicated to [[Shiva\|Lord Shiva]] spreads the fragrance of spirituality and devotion. There is a legend behind the place. A [[Rakshasa]] named Banasura praised and impressed [[Lord Shiva]] here and built the temple.		* [[Chiranjibi\|Baneswara Temple]] (ବାଣେଶ୍ୱର ମନ୍ଦିର)- Standing with spectacular carvings in the rock wall, The temple dedicated to [[Shiva\|Lord Shiva]] spreads the fragrance of spirituality and devotion. There is a legend behind the place. A [[Rakshasa]] named Banasura praised and impressed [[Lord Shiva]] here and built the temple.
	* [[Chiranjibi\|Rajabati (ରାଜବାଟୀ)]]- It's the Royal palace of Narasinghpur royal family. The now abandoned palace becomes hilarious during [[Ratha-Yatra]], [[Chiranjibi\|Pragala Yatra]], and [[Chiranjibi\|Ashtashambhu Yatra]], etc.		* [[Chiranjibi\|Rajabati (ରାଜବାଟୀ)]]- It's the Royal palace of Narasinghpur royal family. The now abandoned palace becomes hilarious during [[Ratha-Yatra]], [[Chiranjibi\|Pragala Yatra]], and [[Chiranjibi\|Ashtashambhu Yatra]], etc.
	* [[Mqghia\|Budha Budhi Ghati]] (ବୁୁଢ଼ା ବୁୁଢୀ ଘାଟି)-It's a ravane on the [[Narasinghpur]]-[[Angul]] road. There is a viewpoint from where the view of majestic hill ranges and foggy cloudy sky is enough to sprout a sense of romance in you.		* [[Mqghia\|Budha Budhi Ghati]] (ବୁୁଢ଼ା ବୁୁଢୀ ଘାଟି)-It's a ravane on the Narasinghpur-[[Angul]] road. There is a viewpoint from where the view of majestic hill ranges and foggy cloudy sky is enough to sprout a sense of romance in you.
	* Indra Bhawan(ଇନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭବନ)- It is the government guest house of the city. Surrounded by the green trees, the building lies on a small hill. The road to the building was made by cutting the hill. Cycling down the curved slope is very amusing. The energetic youths spend their leisure times here.		* Indra Bhawan(ଇନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭବନ)- It is the government guest house of the city. Surrounded by the green trees, the building lies on a small hill. The road to the building was made by cutting the hill. Cycling down the curved slope is very amusing. The energetic youths spend their leisure times here.
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	*[[ଚିରଞ୍ଜିବି\|Champanathadeva temple]] (ଚମ୍ପାନାଥଦେବ ମନ୍ଦିର)- A Shiva temple in the village of champeswara named after the deity. Here the [[Lingam\|Shiva lingam]] is west facing in contradictory to east facing lingams in Hindu tradition. The temple, as in most Shiva temples, has a pond that is home to a large number of tortoises.		*[[ଚିରଞ୍ଜିବି\|Champanathadeva temple]] (ଚମ୍ପାନାଥଦେବ ମନ୍ଦିର)- A Shiva temple in the village of champeswara named after the deity. Here the [[Lingam\|Shiva lingam]] is west facing in contradictory to east facing lingams in Hindu tradition. The temple, as in most Shiva temples, has a pond that is home to a large number of tortoises.
	*Vishvanatha Temple (ବିଶ୍ୱନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- Lying on a hill platform, the [[Lord Shiva\|Shiva]] temple attracts the attention of city. The temple is accompanied by a [[Hanuman]] temple at the back side which has a inclined large rock surface from which the ~~360°view~~ of the town with its scenic ~~view of standing~~ coconut trees and the smiling [[Mahanadi]] river ~~is amazing~~. The temple is lit during [[Maha Shivaratri]].		*Vishvanatha Temple (ବିଶ୍ୱନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- Lying on a hill platform, the [[Lord Shiva\|Shiva]] temple attracts the attention of city. The temple is accompanied by a [[Hanuman]] temple at the back side which has an inclined large rock surface from which the observer gets a 360° view of the town with its scenic coconut trees and the smiling [[Mahanadi]] river. The temple is lit during [[Maha Shivaratri]].
	*Jagannath Temple (ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- The temple is dedicated to [[Jagannath\|Lord Jagannath]]. The temple has a small [[Shiva]] temple with [[Shiva lingam]] which is auto - arisen (ଫୁଟାଲିଂଗ) from the earth. The campus has also an widow home.		*Jagannath Temple (ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- The temple is dedicated to [[Jagannath\|Lord Jagannath]]. The temple has a small [[Shiva]] temple with [[Shiva lingam]] which is auto - arisen (ଫୁଟାଲିଂଗ) from the earth. The campus has also an widow home.
	*Raghunatha Temple(ରଘୁନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- It is the temple of [[Rama\|Shri Rama]]. Every year ''Ramleela'' (drama of [[Ramayana]]) is performed here where people spend sleepless spring nights by watching the drama on the temple Natyamandapa.		*Raghunatha Temple(ରଘୁନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- It is the temple of [[Rama\|Shri Rama]]. Every year ''Ramleela'' (drama of [[Ramayana]]) is performed here where people spend sleepless spring nights by watching the drama on the temple Natyamandapa.
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	* Maa Baseli Temple (ମା ବାସେଳି ମନ୍ଦିର)		* Maa Baseli Temple (ମା ବାସେଳି ମନ୍ଦିର)
	This temple dedicated to goddess Baseli''situated near village Baselihata.		This temple dedicated to goddess Baseli''situated near village Baselihata.
	*Dayasambhu Parbata (ଦୟାଶମ୍ଭୁ ପର୍ବତ)-A holy Place of Lord [[Shiva]] Estd. By [[Dayanidhi Paramahansa Dev]] <ref>https://mnregaweb2.nic.in/netnrega/writereaddata/citizen_out/WA_2406039_2406039012_RC_Earthern%20road_133302_local.html</ref>		*Dayasambhu Parbata (ଦୟାଶମ୍ଭୁ ପର୍ବତ)-A holy Place of Lord [[Shiva]] Estd. By [[Dayanidhi Paramahansa Dev]]<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://mnregaweb2.nic.in/netnrega/writereaddata/citizen_out/WA_2406039_2406039012_RC_Earthern%20road_133302_local.html \|title=Asset Register \|website=mnregaweb2.nic.in \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902130228/https://mnregaweb2.nic.in/netnrega/writereaddata/citizen_out/WA_2406039_2406039012_RC_Earthern%20road_133302_local.html \|archive-date=2021-09-02}} </ref>

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	The temple town Narasinghpur ~~is glorified with its~~ rich culture. The town had been the centre of monarchial rule during ''Gadajaat Odisha.'' As being under direct influence of the king the town had been celebrating [[Vijayadashami]], [[Ratha Yatra]], [[Holi]], Ramleela, Astashambhu Yatra, [[Maha Shivaratri]], Shitalashasthi, Ganesha puja, Saraswati puja, Prgala yatra, Kumar purnima, Gajalaxmi puja, Vishvakarma puja, hanuman jayanti, [[Diwali]], Kali puja, Chhadakhai Yatra.		The temple town Narasinghpur has a rich historical culture. The town had been the centre of monarchial rule during ''Gadajaat Odisha.'' As being under direct influence of the king the town had been celebrating [[Vijayadashami]], [[Ratha Yatra]], [[Holi]], Ramleela, Astashambhu Yatra, [[Maha Shivaratri]], Shitalashasthi, Ganesha puja, Saraswati puja, Prgala yatra, Kumar purnima, Gajalaxmi puja, Vishvakarma puja, hanuman jayanti, [[Diwali]], Kali puja, Chhadakhai Yatra.

	The Astasambhu yatra is a festival indigenous to the area celebrated generally in [[Spring (season)\|Spring]]: ''[[Odia language\|Odia]]-[[Phalguna]] (ଫାଲଗୁନ). This is similar to ''Melana'' in other parts of [[Odisha]]. In {{transl\|or\|phaguna}} the {{transl\|or\|sambhus}} sitting on {{transl\|or\|brusabhas}} travel from village to village from homes to homes bestowing blessings upon the devotees. People pray the shambhus with offering flowers, [[Prasāda]], lighting earthen lamps and fragrance sticks. The {{transl\|or\|shambhus}} give {{transl\|or\|phagu}} (colours) or Abira as the month is of {{transl\|or\|phaguna}}, the festive season of holi, the ''festival of colours.''

	On the ~~occasion of~~ ''~~Ashtasambhu~~ Melana'' ~~(ଅସ୍ତଶମ୍ଭୁ ମେଲଣ)~~ the {{transl\|or\|sambhus}} ~~unite at~~ the ~~''ashtasambhu unition ground'' in front of hanumantia pond~~. ~~The night sky is paroxytoned in~~ the ~~sounds of e.g.~~, ~~''Dhola~~ and ~~Ghanta~~.'' The ~~unition ground becomes sacred and~~ the ~~devotees offer their devotion to the deities. The chants~~ of ''mantras'' creates a spiritual environment. The breeze blows carrying, along with it, the smells of flowers. The people become overwhelmed with the ''shiva naama and bhajans.'' After the gathering of all {{transl\|or\|~~sambhus~~}} ~~they together march towards the ''rajabati''~~, ~~king's palace in~~ the ~~crowd~~ of ~~devotees with~~ the ~~sounds of~~ ''~~ghanta-ghantaa''. There Lord Vishnu comes out~~ of ~~his temple in the royal campus and a function is held which is called ''hara-hari milana (ହର ହରି ମିଳନ)~~.''		The Astasambhu yatra is a festival indigenous to the area celebrated generally in [[Spring (season)\|Spring]]: ''[[Odia language\|Odia]]-[[Phalguna]] (ଫାଲଗୁନ). This is similar to ''Melana'' in other parts of [[Odisha]]. In {{transl\|or\|phaguna}} the {{transl\|or\|sambhus}} sitting on {{transl\|or\|brusabhas}} travel from village to village from homes to homes bestowing blessings upon the devotees. People pray the shambhus with offering flowers, [[Prasāda]], lighting earthen lamps and fragrance sticks. The {{transl\|or\|shambhus}} give {{transl\|or\|phagu}} (colours) or Abira as the month is of {{transl\|or\|phaguna}}, the festive season of holi, the ''festival of colours.''

			On the occasion of ''Ashtasambhu Melana'' (ଅସ୍ତଶମ୍ଭୁ ମେଲଣ) the {{transl\|or\|sambhus}} unite at the ''ashtasambhu unition ground'' in front of hanumantia pond. The night sky is paroxytoned in the sounds of e.g., ''Dhola and Ghanta.'' The unition ground becomes sacred and the devotees offer their devotion to the deities. The chants of ''mantras'' creates a spiritual environment. The breeze blows carrying, along with it, the smells of flowers. The people become overwhelmed with the ''shiva naama and bhajans.'' After the gathering of all {{transl\|or\|sambhus}} they together march towards the ''rajabati'', king's palace in the crowd of devotees with the sounds of ''ghanta-ghantaa''. There Lord Vishnu comes out of his temple in the royal campus and a function is held which is called ''hara-hari milana (ହର ହରି ମିଳନ).''

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	==References==		==References==
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== Narasinghpur ==
Narasinghpur is part of the [[Baramba (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)]] which includes [[Baramba, India|Baramba]] block and Narasinghpur block. Sri Devi Prasad Mishra, MLA of the constituency is native of Narasinghpur.

Narasinghpur is named after its discoverer Narasingh who was later overthrown by Sri Mandardhar Harichandana Mohapatra. The small town has its own magnificent history. The local deity of the land is goddess "pragala".<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/Orissa/orissa.pdf Assembly Constituencies and their Extent]</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/delim/paper1to7/Orissa.xls Seats of Odisha]</ref>

== Geography ==

Narasinghpur is situated 100 km far from capital [[Bhubaneswar]] and 120 km far from its district headquarters [[Cuttack]]. Global positioning is at 20.467La/85.083Lo. One side of Narasinghpur is painted by the perennial giant Mahanadi River, where as the other side is escorted by the vast forest area with many mountains called Satakosia Wildlife Sanctuary.

This place is connecting to districts like [[Nayagarh district]], [[Angul]] to its own [[Cuttack]] district.

== History ==
{{main|Narsinghpur State}}
Narasinghpur was the capital of [[Narsinghpur State]], a former princely state of India during the period of the [[British Raj]].<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V18_391.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 18, p. 385]</ref> The state was also known as Arata Rajya. The kingdom was ruled by the Singhdev dynasty. The most renowned king was Sri Ananta Narayana Singhdev, who had got the title of Sandhamarka (means brave and efficient) by the Puri gajapati. He had also established the first high school in the block later named after him Ananta Narayana high school which once had a hostel. The last king of the state was Sri Trilochan Singhdev, who was also the first MLA of the constituency.

Rulers of Narasinghpur

* 1671 – 1701 Mandardhar Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1701 – 1723 Kochali Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1723 – 1765 Biswambar Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1765 – 1775 Rrishna Chandra Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1775 – 1798 Nimai Charan Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1798 – 1826 Jaganath Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1826 – 1859 Somanath Harichandan Mohapatra
* 1859 – 1884 Braja Sundar Harichandan Mohapatra
* 4 Dec 1884 – 1912 Sadhu Charan Man Singh Harichandan (b. 1883 – d. ?) Mohapatra
* 18 Jul 1912 – 5 Jul 1921 Ramchandra Man Singh Harichandan (b. 1906 – d. 1921) Mohapatra
* 5 Jul 1921 – 15 Aug 1947 Ananta Narayan Man Singh (b. 1908 – d. 1963) Harichandan Mohapatra
* The last king Trilochan Mansingh Harichandana Mohapatra (Trilochan Singh dev), the elder son of Ananta narayana Singhdev became the first MLA of newly built Badamba-Narasinghpur constituency.
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==Tourism==
Narasinghpur is known as a vibrant tourist place with its own charisma, pleasant ambiance and many tourist spots. Also it is known as a Temple Town. Here are few famous tourist places of the block.
* [[Chiranjibi|Deojhar Waterfall]] (ଦେଓଝର ଝରଣା)- This is the only waterfall in [[Cuttack]] district. The site is a [https://odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en.html Odisha tourism] recognized.
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* [[Satkosia Gorge|Satakisia gorge]] (ସାତକୋଶିଆ ଗଣ୍ଡ)-An eco-tourism place surround by the [[Mahanadi|Mahanadi river]]. It is the largest gorge in Odisha. The place is present inside the [[Satkosia Tiger Reserve|Satakosia tiger sanctuary]].
* [[Chiranjibi|Maa pragala pitha]] (ପ୍ରଗଳା ପୀଠ). This is the temple of the city deity Maa Pragala. Deep inside the forest the sacred place creates a spiritual and devotional environment. The place has local tribal villages and an Ashrama school in the vicinity.
Dam near pragalapitha
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* [[Chiranjibi|Baneswara Temple]] (ବାଣେଶ୍ୱର ମନ୍ଦିର)- Standing with spectacular carvings in the rock wall, The temple dedicated to [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] spreads the fragrance of spirituality and devotion. There is a legend behind the place. A [[Rakshasa]] named Banasura praised and impressed [[Lord Shiva]] here and built the temple.
* [[Chiranjibi|Rajabati (ରାଜବାଟୀ)]]- It's the Royal palace of Narasinghpur royal family. The now abandoned palace becomes hilarious during [[Ratha-Yatra]], [[Chiranjibi|Pragala Yatra]], and [[Chiranjibi|Ashtashambhu Yatra]], etc.
* [[Mqghia|Budha Budhi Ghati]] (ବୁୁଢ଼ା ବୁୁଢୀ ଘାଟି)-It's a ravane on the [[Narasinghpur]]-[[Angul]] road. There is a viewpoint from where the view of majestic hill ranges and foggy cloudy sky is enough to sprout a sense of romance in you.
* Indra Bhawan(ଇନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭବନ)- It is the government guest house of the city. Surrounded by the green trees, the building lies on a small hill. The road to the building was made by cutting the hill. Cycling down the curved slope is very amusing. The energetic youths spend their leisure times here.
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*[[ଚିରଞ୍ଜିବି|Champanathadeva temple]] (ଚମ୍ପାନାଥଦେବ ମନ୍ଦିର)- A Shiva temple in the village of champeswara named after the deity. Here the [[Lingam|Shiva lingam]] is west facing in contradictory to east facing lingams in Hindu tradition. The temple, as in most Shiva temples, has a pond that is home to a large number of tortoises.
*Vishvanatha Temple (ବିଶ୍ୱନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- Lying on a hill platform, the [[Lord Shiva|Shiva]] temple attracts the attention of city. The temple is accompanied by a [[Hanuman]] temple at the back side which has a inclined large rock surface from which the 360°view of the town with its scenic view of standing coconut trees and the smiling [[Mahanadi]] river is amazing. The temple is lit during [[Maha Shivaratri]].
*Jagannath Temple (ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- The temple is dedicated to [[Jagannath|Lord Jagannath]]. The temple has a small [[Shiva]] temple with [[Shiva lingam]] which is auto - arisen (ଫୁଟାଲିଂଗ) from the earth. The campus has also an widow home.
*Raghunatha Temple(ରଘୁନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର)- It is the temple of [[Rama|Shri Rama]]. Every year ''Ramleela'' (drama of [[Ramayana]]) is performed here where people spend sleepless spring nights by watching the drama on the temple Natyamandapa.
*[[Chiranjibi|Ashtashambhu Temples]] (ଅଷ୍ଟଶମ୍ଭୁ ମନ୍ଦିର)- These are other [[Shiva]] temples of the area. There is a festival of this area named Ashtashambhu Yatra celebrated in spring when all the Shambhus ([[Shiva]]) meet at a place and then march for the Rajabati (Royal Palace)
* Gopinatha Matha (ଗୋପୀନାଥ ମଠ)
* Maa Baseli Temple (ମା ବାସେଳି ମନ୍ଦିର)
This temple dedicated to goddess Baseli''situated near village Baselihata.
*Dayasambhu Parbata (ଦୟାଶମ୍ଭୁ ପର୍ବତ)-A holy Place of Lord [[Shiva]] Estd. By [[Dayanidhi Paramahansa Dev]] <ref>https://mnregaweb2.nic.in/netnrega/writereaddata/citizen_out/WA_2406039_2406039012_RC_Earthern%20road_133302_local.html</ref>

== Culture ==
The temple town Narasinghpur is glorified with its rich culture. The town had been the centre of monarchial rule during ''Gadajaat Odisha.'' As being under direct influence of the king the town had been celebrating [[Vijayadashami]], [[Ratha Yatra]], [[Holi]], Ramleela, Astashambhu Yatra, [[Maha Shivaratri]], Shitalashasthi, Ganesha puja, Saraswati puja, Prgala yatra, Kumar purnima, Gajalaxmi puja, Vishvakarma puja, hanuman jayanti, [[Diwali]], Kali puja, Chhadakhai Yatra.

The Astasambhu yatra is a festival indigenous to the area celebrated generally in [[Spring (season)|Spring]]: ''[[Odia language|Odia]]-[[Phalguna]] (ଫାଲଗୁନ). This is similar to ''Melana'' in other parts of [[Odisha]]. In {{transl|or|phaguna}} the {{transl|or|sambhus}} sitting on {{transl|or|brusabhas}} travel from village to village from homes to homes bestowing blessings upon the devotees. People pray the shambhus with offering flowers, [[Prasāda]], lighting earthen lamps and fragrance sticks. The {{transl|or|shambhus}} give {{transl|or|phagu}} (colours) or Abira as the month is of {{transl|or|phaguna}}, the festive season of holi, the ''festival of colours.''

On the occasion of ''Ashtasambhu Melana'' (ଅସ୍ତଶମ୍ଭୁ ମେଲଣ) the {{transl|or|sambhus}} unite at the ''ashtasambhu unition ground'' in front of hanumantia pond. The night sky is paroxytoned in the sounds of e.g., ''Dhola and Ghanta.'' The unition ground becomes sacred and the devotees offer their devotion to the deities. The chants of ''mantras'' creates a spiritual environment. The breeze blows carrying, along with it, the smells of flowers. The people become overwhelmed with the ''shiva naama and bhajans.'' After the gathering of all {{transl|or|sambhus}} they together march towards the ''rajabati'', king's palace in the crowd of devotees with the sounds of ''ghanta-ghantaa''. There Lord Vishnu comes out of his temple in the royal campus and a function is held which is called ''hara-hari milana (ହର ହରି ମିଳନ).''

==Gallery==
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File:Deojhar Waterfall.jpg|Deojhar waterfall is one of the waterfalls in Odisha which is situated in Narasinghpur Block of Cuttack District.
File:Banasur Temple Barapurikia,Cuttack,Odisha.jpg|Baneswara temple, the place where a [[Rakshasa]] named Banasura worshiped Lord Shiva.
File:Banasur Temple Barapurikia Cuttack.jpg|Baneswara temple
File:Banasur Temple,Barapurikia,Narasinghpur,Cuttack,Odisha,India.jpg|A sculpture in the wall of temple
File:Pragala pitha.jpg|alt=Maa Pragala|The sword being worshipped as goddess pragala
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[[Category:Cuttack district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Cuttack district]]