Bhanjpur
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Bhanjpur is a place where in Baripada city situated in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, India. It is named after Dynasty, who ruled here at Mayurbhanj for a long period.
After Ratha Yatra, Jagadhatri Mela at Bhanjpur is the biggest mela of Baripada. It is the festival of Maa Jagadhatri, Goddess of the whole World. There is a 7–10 days mela (carnival) known as mini Bali Yatra called after Cuttack's Bali Yatra (due to simultaneous observation during ) takes place at Jagadhatri Mela Podia, Bhanjpur near Bhanjpur Railway Station during October–November. It is celebrated on Gosthastami. Bhanjpur Jagadhatri mela is famous for its decoration.
Coordinates: 25°03′N 87°17′E / 25.050°N 87.283°E
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- Mayurbhanj district
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