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City in Odisha, India
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Baripada is a historic town in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha (formerly known as Orissa). This is the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj. It is known for its Jaganath Temple and the palaces of the Bhnaja Deo family.
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The famous Jagannath Temple Rathyatra in Baripada is considered to be second best after that of Puri.
Palaces of the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj District. One of the Palaces has been converted in to a Govt. College.
The Jwalamukhi Temple displaying splendid colourful glass work.
Towering gateway
Opened in 2021 the 54,000-square-foot museum exhibits the restored narrow-gauge steam and diesel engines and old coaches of the Mayurbhanj State Railway.
Remains of an ancient fort, which once served as the capital of the Bhanja dynasty of the Mayurbhanj estate. The ruins consisted of three temples, excavated ruins and fortification walls.
Rasik Raya Temple is the most prominent structure of the entire Haripur Garh. The temple was built by Baidyanath Bhanja in the early part of the 17th century. The brick temple follows a typical Bengali-style aat-chala plan and stands at the eastern end of an elevated platform. The platform is approachable from the western end by a semi-circular flight of stairs. The temple probably had an extended structure in the front portion, but it has collapsed leving behind only traces of the structure. The temple has a triple-arched entrance and once the front face had elaborate terracotta ornamentation. Over the centuries, the terracotta ornamentation has faded away and only small traces of it can be seen after careful observation.
Ruins of Queen's Palace
This is a partially excavated site, whose layout revels a large a grand multi-room courtyard layout, featuring dedicated residential chambers, a Nrutyashala (dance and performance hall), and a private tank used exclusively by the royal. Sadly, nothing much remains of the grand structures. The layout of the rooms and the halls can only be traced out.
North west of the ruins of Queen’s Palace lies the ruins of the Radhamohan Temple. It is approached by a faintly marked trail meandering past scrubs and bushes. The ruined structure is housed inside a walled complex with the entry gate on the eastern side. The temple is the result of Vaishnava influence and incorporates elements of Bengal architecture from the Gouda region. The ruined structure stands on an elevated platform with a flight of stairs on the eastern side. Only a portion of a few side walls remains of the temple.
The Jaganath Temple is located on the south-eastern corner of the Haripur Garph Complex. The temple follows a unique two-domed structure, with an influence from Gouda region of Bengal. According to legend, the temple has a connection to Gajapati Prataprudradeva, the historic Emperor of the Suryavamshi Gajapati Empire of Puri. According to legend, the temple was established in his honor.
The Belgadia Palace is a majestic 18th-century Victorian-era royal residence of the Bhnaja Deo family now converted into a luxary hotel
A basic hotel with good location. Walking distance from bus terminus
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