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Heritage enthusiasts explore Jagatsinghpur treasures

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December 09, 2025

The lith edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) witnessed more than 30 heritage enthusiasts from across the state exploring the history, architecture and cultural significance of several lesser-known heritage sites located in Nuagaon block of the district.

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Heritage enthusiasts explore Jagatsinghpur treasures

The walk not only highlighted Odisha’s rich tradition of temple architecture but also brought attention to centuries-old shrines lying on the banks of Devi River in the shadow of the iconic Maa Sarala Temple.

The walk commenced early Sunday at Kuttamchandi Temple under the guidance of Srikanta Singh, convener of JHW in Devidol village under Naugaon block. Believed to have been built in the 16th or 17th Century after Gajapati rule,

the temple is built with a stone-made ‘Peedha’ style Vimana Jagamohan, and a rectangular flat-roofed Naata Mandapa, also in ‘Peedha’ style.

About 15km from Jagatsinghpur town towards Naugaon,

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