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Ansupa: Nearer to Atgarh. Ansupa is a small, but a picturesque lake that offers asylum to migratory birds in winter. The water spread is ideal for fishing and boating.
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Banki(Charchika Temple): Lies on the south of river Mahanadi and is the shrine of Goddess Charchika, which is one of the eight Shrines of Odisha.
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Dhabaleswar Temple: A picturesque island in Mahandi, the place named after its presiding deity Lord Shree Dhabaleswar (Shiva). The enchanting water spread of Mahandi here provided ample opportunities for boating. There is a hanging bridge connecting the island from its northern side to Mancheswar.
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Bhattarika Temple: It is a scenic spot with a shrine of Goddess Bhattarika frequented by picnickers all the year round. Situated on the south of river Mahanadi.
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Naraj: Situated on the origin of river Kathajodi a tributary of Mahanadi gives a panoramic view of the vast expanse of the river Mahanadi. There are many Buddhist images found. The place is frequented by devotees offering prayers at Lord Sidheswar. This is also a beautiful picnic spot.
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Satkosia: The place is famous for gorge, which starts from Satkosia. It is an ideal place for group camping, cruising and viewing a colourful wildlife.The Satkosia Gorge along the river Mahanadi, passes through Angul, Boudh, Cuttack and Nayagarh districts in central Orissa and is the natural habitat for the two endangered fresh water crocodilian species, the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and Mugger (Crocodylus palustris). In order to protect the dwindling crocodile population, the Forest Department of the Government of Orissa with technical support from the UNDP and FAO decided to start a breeding programme of crocodiles during March 1974. As a part of this joint conservation initiative, the Gharial Research and Conservation Unit (GRACU) was started during March 1975. The GRACU had done pioneering work in crocodile conservation in India. The activities include Conservation Breeding; releasing of reared crocodiles into the wild and its rehabilitation had been some of the challenging activities carried out by the centre.
Thereafter in 1976 due to the immense biodiversity values, the dense forest lands on both sides of the river Mahanadi along the gorge was declared as the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary. Subsequently the two adjoining sanctuaries namely the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli sanctuary were combinly and declared as Satkosia Tiger Reserve during December, 2007.
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Barabari Fort: The ruins of Barabati Fort with its moat and gate and the earthen mounded of the nine-storied palace of the Ganga dynasty lie on the bank of the river Mahanadi as the silent witness of the vicissitudes of Odishan history. Another item of interest is the Barabati stadium adjacent to the fort. The stadium with its impressive structures covers an area of twenty-five acres and affords sitting capacity for thirty-five thousand persons. Its delightful soft green turn hums almost daily with programmes of sport events and cultural functions. The installation of Flood light system is another attraction of Barabati Stadium. Nearly is the ultramodern Jawaharlal Nehru Air-conditioned Indoor Stadium having a sitting capacity for 6,000 person.
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Niali Madhab: A religious centre, famous for the shrine of Radha Madhab. It is situated on the banks of the sacred river Prachi.
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