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Baripada museum
Get stunned by the some of the rarest artifacts here, like stone sculptures, historical documents, terracotta art pieces and other aesthetic commodities.
And to top it all the museum also has a library which has guide books about the history of the artifacts.
Chandipur market
Baripada region is famous for its fine Bangripori "tusser" fabric and people who visit this place should surely invest in these. Market of Chandanpur has an elaborately wide variety of handlooms and other such things.
Jagannath Temple Baripada
The Sri Jagannath Temple is a revered Hindu temple that is situated in Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Dedicated to the Lord of the Universe, or Lord Jagannath (since 'Jagat' means world and 'Nath' means lord of), the temple witnesses an inflow of a large number of pilgrims throughout the year. The temple is also known as the second Srikhetra of Orissa and boasts of being one of the oldest temples of Orissa. The Rathyatra that takes place here is also a grand affair and is the second largest after the Puri Rath Yatra. At the same time, the rituals and practices that are followed at the temple are unique and revolutionary.
In the Baripada Rathyatra, women devotees are given more priority, and they are allowed to pull Maa Subhadra Ratha. This distinguishing feature separates the Sri Jagannath Temple from the remaining ones and attracts a large number of female worshippers from neighbouring areas as well. Also known as Bada Jagannath, the Sri Jagannath Temple is a beautiful 700-year-old structure that is situated at a distance of 270 feet to the south-east of the Rasikaraya temple.The temple is believed to have been built by Raja Harihara Bhanja, who was also the founder of the capital city and is considered to be as one of the most auspicious pilgrimage spots for the devotees to visit and seek blessings. The aura and vibes at the Sri Jagannath Temple are filled with tranquillity and peace, and fill the devotee with utmost sincere dedication and spirituality. This is why a visit to this grand temple is unparalleled and unique.
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Jwala mukhi temple
This is a temple where a blue burning flame is kindled with reliant devotion as Goddess Jwala, the goddess of light or fire.
It is another temple which is well known because of its ancient connections, its lush green surroundings and the power of the goddess who bestows blessings on her devotees. The dome of the temple is made of gold which was gifted by Akbar, the Mughal emperor.
Palace of Mayur Bhanj
This beautiful massive white building depicts an amazing fusion of sincere engineering and intricate architecture and is one of the landmarks of Baripada.
This magnificently beautiful palace belonged to the Maharajas of Mayurbhanj which also was revered as a princely state during British Raj but was sold to the Orissa government after the independence by the last ruler of Bhanj dynasty. The palace, however needs a lot of renovation and is now divided into two colleges.
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Simlipal National Park
Reflecting the natural beauty of an era gone by, Simlipal National Park is in a beautiful and scenic town in Odisha. Situated in Mayurbhanj, it once used to be a hunting ground for the rulers of the province. Simlipal is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India and is also considered as one of the principal tiger projects in India. The area is rich with dense forests, striking meadows, startling waterfalls and beautiful rivers.
It is blessed with great bio-diversity and huge varieties of fauna that make it a great place to engage in wildlife sightseeing! Simlipal Reserve is home to more than 1000 varieties of plants. It has around 96 species of orchids that are endemic to the forest. Baripada is the nearest town to Simlipal and can be considered a gateway to the same.
Reach Simlipal National Park and check into the forest rest house. Hire a jeep for a safari and set out into the forest to enjoy the beauty of nature and exploring the wild. After the safari, return to the rest house and go to a nearby restaurant to enjoy the local cuisine of the place. A trip to the park is best combined with Khichling or any other nearby town such as Chandipur, Bhubhaneshwar, Puri, Konark etc. The next day you can go for an excursion to any of these places via a bus or jeep. Private buses and shared Jeeps are available for Khiching, Jashipur which is on NH-6 20 kms from Simlipal.
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