Jagatsinghpur: The 11th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) witnessed more than 30 heritage enthusiasts from all over Odisha exploring the history, architecture, and cultural significance of several lesser-known heritage sites located in Nugaon Block of Jagatsinghpur district. The walk not only highlighted Odisha’s rich temple building tradition but also brought attention to centuries-old shrines lying on the banks of Devi river in the shadow of the iconic Maa Sarala Temple.

The walk commenced early on Sunday last at “Kuttamchandi” Temple under the guidance of Srikanta Singh, convenor of JHW in Devidol village under Naugaon Block. Believed to have been built in the 16th or 17th Century after the Gajapati rule, the temple is built with a stone-made “Peedha” style Viman Jagamo

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