Devkund

Devkund
ଦେବକୁଣ୍ଡ
Deokund
Tourist Place
Devkund

Location of Devkund in Orissa

Coordinates: 21°35′00″N 86°22′00″E / 21.5833°N 86.3666°E / 21.5833; 86.3666Coordinates: 21°35′00″N 86°22′00″E / 21.5833°N 86.3666°E / 21.5833; 86.3666
Country  India
State Orissa
District Mayurbhanj
Website www.mayurbhanj.nic.in
Devkund Waterfall
Devkund Ambika Temple

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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