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== Nearby attractions ==
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The hill is considered sacred due to presence of Panchamukhi (five faced) [[Shiva Linga]] and Asta Linga (Eight Lingas) on the top of the hill.<ref name=123Odisha>{{cite web|title=Rayagada District: Introduction|url=http://www.123orissa.com/exploreorissa/distinfo/raygada.asp|website=123orissa.com|accessdate=25 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626100718/http://www.123orissa.com/exploreorissa/distinfo/raygada.asp|archive-date=26 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[http://www.odishafiles.com/2013/01/devagiri-religious-center-in-rayagada.html "Devagiri, a Religious Center in Rayagada, Odisha"]</ref><ref>[http://rayagada.nic.in/TOURISM2.htm "DEVAGIRI"] rayagada.nic.in</ref><ref>[http://orissa.oriyaonline.com/rayagada_places_of_interest.html "Places of Interest in Rayagada"] oriyaonline.com</ref><ref>[http://www.indiatourismecatalog.com/india_states_travel_guide/odisha/odisha_rayagada.html "Rayagada"] indiatourismecatalog</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&pg=PA266&lpg=PA266&dq=Devagiri+hill,+Rayagada&source=bl&ots=XRSdF8Y4ip&sig=GvbcaRRswKVye2334Q1vz5U-MeA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=OpYjVdKSFsipuwTc8ICoDg&ved=0CDMQ6AEwBTgK#v=onepage&q=Devagiri%20hill%2C%20Rayagada&f=false "Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2"] Google books</ref><ref>[http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2014/April-May/engpdf/102-105.pdf "Cultural heritage of undivided Koraput District"] Orissareview/2014/April–May</ref><ref>[http://www.nuaodisha.com/Article--Rayagada--The-Land-Of-Natural-Beauty.-2.aspx "Rayagada- The Land Of Natural Beauty- By Manoj Senapati"] nuaodisha.com</ref><ref>[http://www.tourism.gov.in/writereaddata/CMSPagePicture/file/marketresearch/Identified%20circuit%20for%20various%20states%20phase%202/new/OdishaII.pdf "Interim Report"Odisha"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102022849/http://tourism.gov.in/writereaddata/CMSPagePicture/file/marketresearch/Identified%20circuit%20for%20various%20states%20phase%202/new/OdishaII.pdf |date=2 November 2013 }} tourism.gov.in</ref><ref name=Indiaonpage>{{cite web|title=Rayagada district General information|url=http://www.indiaonapage.com/India/Orissa/Rayagada/general-info.htm|website=indiaonapage.com|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref>  There is a cave in the hill looking like two jaws.<ref>[http://www.odisha360.com/rayagada/devagiri "Devagiri"] odisha360.com</ref> There is one still undeciphered inscription which speaks of the antiquity of the place.<ref>[http://www.orissagateway.com/features/Travel_and_Tourism/Attractions/Hills/Devgiri_Hills/The_hill.html "Devgiri Hills"] orissagateway.com</ref> A Shiva Lingam is enshrined at the meeting of the two jaws. Regular bus services are available from Rayagada to K. Singpur and the sacred hill is close to K. Singpur.
The hill is considered sacred due to presence of Panchamukhi (five faced) [[Shiva Linga]] and Asta Linga (Eight Lingas) on the top of the hill.<ref name=123Odisha>{{cite web|title=Rayagada District: Introduction|url=http://www.123orissa.com/exploreorissa/distinfo/raygada.asp|website=123orissa.com|accessdate=25 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626100718/http://www.123orissa.com/exploreorissa/distinfo/raygada.asp|archive-date=26 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.odishafiles.com/2013/01/devagiri-religious-center-in-rayagada.html |title="Devagiri, a Religious Center in Rayagada, Odisha" |access-date=6 April 2015 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924054811/http://www.odishafiles.com/2013/01/devagiri-religious-center-in-rayagada.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://rayagada.nic.in/TOURISM2.htm "DEVAGIRI"] rayagada.nic.in</ref><ref>[http://orissa.oriyaonline.com/rayagada_places_of_interest.html "Places of Interest in Rayagada"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014065629/http://orissa.oriyaonline.com/rayagada_places_of_interest.html |date=14 October 2013 }} oriyaonline.com</ref><ref>[http://www.indiatourismecatalog.com/india_states_travel_guide/odisha/odisha_rayagada.html "Rayagada"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054548/http://www.indiatourismecatalog.com/india_states_travel_guide/odisha/odisha_rayagada.html |date=4 March 2016 }} indiatourismecatalog</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&dq=Devagiri+hill%2C+Rayagada&pg=PA266 "Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2"] Google books</ref><ref>[http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2014/April-May/engpdf/102-105.pdf "Cultural heritage of undivided Koraput District"] Orissareview/2014/April–May</ref><ref>[http://www.nuaodisha.com/Article--Rayagada--The-Land-Of-Natural-Beauty.-2.aspx "Rayagada- The Land Of Natural Beauty- By Manoj Senapati"] nuaodisha.com</ref><ref>[http://www.tourism.gov.in/writereaddata/CMSPagePicture/file/marketresearch/Identified%20circuit%20for%20various%20states%20phase%202/new/OdishaII.pdf "Interim Report"Odisha"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102022849/http://tourism.gov.in/writereaddata/CMSPagePicture/file/marketresearch/Identified%20circuit%20for%20various%20states%20phase%202/new/OdishaII.pdf |date=2 November 2013 }} tourism.gov.in</ref><ref name=Indiaonpage>{{cite web|title=Rayagada district General information|url=http://www.indiaonapage.com/India/Orissa/Rayagada/general-info.htm|website=indiaonapage.com|accessdate=25 June 2015|archive-date=24 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924045041/http://www.indiaonapage.com/India/Orissa/Rayagada/general-info.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>  There is a cave in the hill looking like two jaws.<ref>[http://www.odisha360.com/rayagada/devagiri "Devagiri"] odisha360.com</ref> There is one still undeciphered inscription which speaks of the antiquity of the place.<ref>[http://www.orissagateway.com/features/Travel_and_Tourism/Attractions/Hills/Devgiri_Hills/The_hill.html "Devgiri Hills"] orissagateway.com</ref> A Shiva Lingam is enshrined at the meeting of the two jaws. Regular bus services are available from Rayagada to K. Singpur and the sacred hill is close to K. Singpur.
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Devagiri hill
Devagiri hill is located in Odisha
Devagiri hill
Devagiri hill
Devagiri hill
Highest point
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates18°53′46″N 84°07′15″E / 18.89611°N 84.12083°E / 18.89611; 84.12083 
Geography
LocationRayagada district, Odisha, India
Parent rangeDevagiri hills
Climbing
Easiest routeDrive

Devagiri hill rises to a height of 120.2 meters (394 ft) and is 50 km (31 mi) from Rayagada, Odisha, India. Unlike other hills, the top of the hill is a rectangular platform. The 476 steps with which one can reach the top are another unique feature of the hill. At the top of the hill, there are perennial poles of water called Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Bhargavi and Indradyumna Lake.

Nearby attractions[edit | edit source]

The hill is considered sacred due to presence of Panchamukhi (five faced) Shiva Linga and Asta Linga (Eight Lingas) on the top of the hill.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] There is a cave in the hill looking like two jaws.[11] There is one still undeciphered inscription which speaks of the antiquity of the place.[12] A Shiva Lingam is enshrined at the meeting of the two jaws. Regular bus services are available from Rayagada to K. Singpur and the sacred hill is close to K. Singpur.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Rayagada District: Introduction". 123orissa.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  2. ↑ ""Devagiri, a Religious Center in Rayagada, Odisha"". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "DEVAGIRI" rayagada.nic.in
  4. ↑ "Places of Interest in Rayagada" Archived 14 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine oriyaonline.com
  5. ↑ "Rayagada" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine indiatourismecatalog
  6. ↑ "Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2" Google books
  7. ↑ "Cultural heritage of undivided Koraput District" Orissareview/2014/April–May
  8. ↑ "Rayagada- The Land Of Natural Beauty- By Manoj Senapati" nuaodisha.com
  9. ↑ "Interim Report"Odisha" Archived 2 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine tourism.gov.in
  10. ↑ "Rayagada district General information". indiaonapage.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "Devagiri" odisha360.com
  12. ↑ "Devgiri Hills" orissagateway.com

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