It was the time of afternoon of hot summer and too difficult to stand at the railway station of Baleswar for moving towards Baripada by local train.Hesitation immediately came to mind not to travel by local train for almost two hours of journey. The sweetening condition made us very horrible to wait for long. Anxious mind always waits to see the good result.The same thing happened to us. The consciousness of crowds around us made a signal for the arrival of the local train that came from Bhubaneswar.Everybody hurriedly went inside the coach to occupy a comfortable seat.It was a different scene to experience with a lot of rich cultural variation in the midst of local passengers.from vegetable vendors to tribal laborers along with middle-class family groups traveled with gaiety. At the outset, the train was running very smoothly as if it was moving towards a hill station. The looks of the train seem it was perhaps a toy -train navigating towards the thrilling scenic view.The mesmerizing beauty of fauna & flora made us speechless to believe ourselves that we were at local train which was moving towards a place like Baripada. Throughout the way, one could experience the beauty of dense greenery along with typical village life. While crossing towards the Baripada a lot of changes very clearly shown. Even though a lot of trees were there but termite nest was visible in every respectable place. It was a very exceptional scene in comparison to other places. In a recent survey, endangered animals of Baripada who ate termites were extinct very quickly.So, its a matter of problem for the coming time.While thinking about all the final destination came. yes, we reached the railway station of Baripada.It was one of the earliest railway stations in Odisha.The erstwhile ruler of Baripada, Shri Purna Chandra Bhanja Deo constructed Howrah-Chennai corridor at Baripada
One of the most beautiful cities of Mayurbhanja district is known as Baripada.It was established by Bhanja Dynasty at the 15th century.The ruins of the palatial palace at Haripur about 16 km distance from the south-east from Baripada proved that how the famous dynasty ruled at Baripada.More we entered into the city eagerness increased to know more about it. The royal palace of Bhanja dynasty has converted into an educational institution. Now named as the Maharaja Purnachandra college.The architecture style of Bhanja rulers was different.The present collectorate Building, MPC college, Krishna Chandra High School and the Library Building all are a bright example of Bhanja Architecture.
Surprise to see the cleanness of the areas and the river which flows in the city is named as Budhabalang.While moving towards the market areas I saw a lot of big polythene bags were kept at the outset of the shop. To know more about it I enquired from the driver about that.Ohh, that's all puffed rice which is famous at Baripada.Yes, Mudhi-Mansha(combination of puffed rice and meat)is a local delicacy which can pamper the taste buds during the stay at Baripada.
Maa Ambika Mandir is one of the chief temple and highly revered deity in this region.Though it is in Bada-Bazar area I stubborn to visit there as soon as possible at the next early morning.
Jagganath temple of Baripada is considered very famous next to Puri temple. So, the justification was to go there as soon as possible, We went there but not so lucky to get darshan of the deity as it was afternoon time. But I observed from every corner to realize its beauty and the importance of the temple. The unique tradition of only women pulling the Ratha of Maa Shubhadra started at Baripada.
The simplicity attitude of the people and the beauty of the place was indeed a matter of attraction to enjoy it very honestly. I forgot to know more about Chau Dance of Baripada which is famous since long back.The simple village life along with the natural beauty create a strong bondage with the tourist which compel them to visit again and again.
The short staying time at Baripada provided us ample scope to enjoy all in a true sense.
One of the most beautiful cities of Mayurbhanja district is known as Baripada.It was established by Bhanja Dynasty at the 15th century.The ruins of the palatial palace at Haripur about 16 km distance from the south-east from Baripada proved that how the famous dynasty ruled at Baripada.More we entered into the city eagerness increased to know more about it. The royal palace of Bhanja dynasty has converted into an educational institution. Now named as the Maharaja Purnachandra college.The architecture style of Bhanja rulers was different.The present collectorate Building, MPC college, Krishna Chandra High School and the Library Building all are a bright example of Bhanja Architecture.
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MAHARAJA PURNACHANDRA COLLEGE
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LIBRARY BUILDING
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Jagganath temple of Baripada is considered very famous next to Puri temple. So, the justification was to go there as soon as possible, We went there but not so lucky to get darshan of the deity as it was afternoon time. But I observed from every corner to realize its beauty and the importance of the temple. The unique tradition of only women pulling the Ratha of Maa Shubhadra started at Baripada.
