Devkund
Devkund ଦେବକୁଣ୍ଡ Deokund | |
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Tourist Place | |
Devkund Location of Devkund in Orissa | |
Coordinates: 21°35′00″N 86°22′00″E / 21.5833°N 86.3666°ECoordinates: 21°35′00″N 86°22′00″E / 21.5833°N 86.3666°E | |
Country | India |
State | Orissa |
District | Mayurbhanj |
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Devkund or Deokund (Odia: ଦେବକୁଣ୍ଡ, Dēbakuṇḍa, means "The bathtub of Gods and Goddesses") is a scenic spot, found at a distance of 60 km from Baripada and 85 km from Balasore. This place is an important tourist attraction, owing to its alluring waterfalls and natural beauty. Perched on a hill, Maa Ambika is a highly revered deity in this region, whose idol was moved to Baripada's Ambika Temple from here.
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