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ATHAGADAPATNA |
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Introduction & Attraction: |
The
place Athagadapatna
has witnessed many Historical incidents in the past. It is the
birth place of famous Oriya poets Kabisurya Baladev Rath and Kabi Jadumani
Mahapatra. According to legends, it is said that the king of Athagada had
once given shelter to the Gajapati King of Puri and had kept the idol of
Lord Jagannath in a secret place some where in his kingdom during the
massive attack by Kalapahada. Lord Jagannath temple built in 16th
century A.D. along with a cluster of temples amidst mountains with bush
green valley, thick rolling forest with flower plants (Nageswar Flower
Plant) and pristine beauty of the area largely await to the arrival of
aesthetics that envisage to commune with them. |
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Approach |
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Rail |
Nearest railway station is
Khallikote on S.E. Railway 30 kms. |
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Road |
Right on the State Highway from Aska to
Bhubaneswar route . From Bus stop to the spot is 2 kms distance on village
road. |
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Accommodation
Facilities |
Govt. accommodation is available at
Kabisuryanagar 10 kms. All types of accommodation facilities are also
available at Aska- 20 kms and Berhampur- 60 kms. |
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Distance
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Dist.Headquarters |
62 kms. |
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State
Capital |
160 kms. |