Culture & celebrations
Rayagada city founded by Vishwanath Dev Gajapati
The page says Vishwanath Dev Gajapati of the Suryavansh dynasty founded Rayagada city and built the temple on the Nagavali’s bank.
Read source ↗Rayagada district: founded by Vishwanath Dev GajapatiIn the district
The page says Vishwanath Dev Gajapati of the Suryavansh dynasty, king of Kalinga, founded Rayagada city and built the temple inside his palace.
Read source ↗Rayagada district: festivals of the goddessIn the district
It names Chaitra-Parba, Durga Puja and Shivratri as festivals connected with the temple.
Read source ↗Odisha-wide: Chaita ParabWider city / region
Odisha Tourism lists Chaita Parab as a spring tribal festival from 1 March to 30 April, celebrated in southern and northern Odisha, with the Dhemsa dance.
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