SSC CGL 2017

Dear Friends most awaited SSC CGL notification is out.
SSC Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for Combined Graduate Level Exam: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published notification to conduct Combined Graduate Level Exam 2017 for the recruitment of Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Assistant, Assistant/ Superintendent, Inspector of Income Tax, Assistant Enforcement Officer vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply online from 16-05-2017 to 16-06-2017 by 05:00 PM. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee & how to apply are given below…

SSC Vacancy Details:
Name of the Exam: Combined Graduate Level Exam 2017
Name of the Post:
1. Assistant Audit Officer (Post Code: F)
2. Assistant Accounts Officer (Post Code: $)
3. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: A)
4. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: C)
5. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: D)
6. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: E)
7. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: G)
8. Assistant (Post Code: H)
9. Asst (Post Code: >)
10. Assistant Section Officer (Post Code: <)
11. Assistant (Post Code: I)
12. Assistant/ Superintendent (Post Code: &)
13. Inspector of Income Tax (Post Code: J)
14. Inspector, (Central Excise) (Post Code: K)
15. Inspector (Preventive Officer) (Post Code: L)
16. Inspector (Examiner) (Post Code: M)
17. Assistant Enforcement Officer (Post Code: N)
18. Sub Inspector (Post Code: O)
19. Inspector (Post Code: P)
20. Divisional Accountant (Post Code: Q)
21. Inspector (Post Code: S)
22. Sub Inspector (Post Code: %)
23. Junior Statistical Officer (Post Code: R)
24. Auditor (Post Code: T)
25. Auditor (Post Code: U)
26. Auditor (Post Code: V)
27. Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Post Code: W)
28. Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Post Code: X)
29. Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerk (Post Code: Y)
30. Tax Assistant (Post Code: Z)
31. Tax Assistant (Post Code: @)
32. Sub Inspector (Post Code: #)

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be not exceeding 30 years (He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1987 and not later than 01-08-1999) for Post No. 01, 02, 04, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17 & 20, between 20 – 30 years (He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1987 and not later than 01-08-1997) for Post No. 03, 05 to 07, 09 & 18 and 18 – 27 years (He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1990 and not later than 01-08-1999) for Post No. 08, 11, 14, 15 & 19 as on 01-08-2017. For more age details refer the notification. Age relaxation is applicable to 05 years for SC/ ST candidates, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PH, 13 years for PH + OBC and 15 years for PH + SC/ ST candidates. For more relaxation details refer the notification.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute for Post No. 01 to 22 & 24 to 32 and Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level for Post No. 23 with relevant experience.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Computer Based Examination, Descriptive Test, Skill Test, Documents Verification  & Interview.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 100/- through SBI Challan/ SBI Net banking or through credit/ debit cards of any bank.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.ssconline.nic.in from 16-05-2017 to 16-06-2017 by 05:00 PM.

Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Candidates log on the website www.ssconlie.nic.in
2. Click on Apply & Select the desired post
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Joranda Water Fall

Joranda Falls is located in the core area of Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Orissa.The Joranda Falls has a total height of 150 metres (490 ft). The water plunges over a lofty cliff in a single drop, spreading out slightly as it falls.Joranda falls is the 19th highest waterfall of India. It is in the core area of Similipal national park. It is very near to Barehipani fall. It is a straight and single drop waterfall.Beautiful single drop waterfalls in India. Thousands of tourists visit this waterfall to enjoy the tranquil nature and relieve themselves of the hectic city life. These picturesque falls (Barehipani - 399m and Joranda - 150m) situated in the core area of Simlipal National Park (also known as Similipal Tiger Reserve) are perfectly complementary to their surroundings and are a beautiful bonus to the visitors of the sanctuary.

Jwalamukhi Temple

The Jwalamukhi Temple in Baripada is one of the 51 Shakti peeths of Goddess Shakti. It has a burning blue flame emerging out of a rock chamber, which is considered to be a sign of the deity, and is therefore prayed by the devotees with much faith and belief. The Jwalamukhi Temple is devoted to the ‘Goddess of Light’, or Goddess Jwalamukhi.

The temple also happens to have a dome of gold, gifted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The temple remains highly flooded by tourists during the Navratri festival. It is built over a huge pond, and happens to be one of the most visited temples in the state of Orissa.

HARIBALADEV JIU (BADA JAGANNATH) TEMPLE

Apart from Puri, Lord Jagannath is worshipped as Shri Shri Haribaldev Mahaprabhu at Baripada. There goes a saying that Maharaja Baidyanath Bhanj had been to Puri to have a Darsan of Lord Jagannath. Failing to offer the demanded gold coins the king was denied to have a 'Darsan'. Another version to the legend goes like this. When the Maharaja went to Puri in rayal splendour with the accompaniment of 'CHHATRO' and 'CHAMORO' the Gajapati of Puri refused permission as it was display of higher status que over the 'Thakur Raja of Puri'. The prevailing custom then was that the devotees to Puri will come as common man without showing of any supremacy over the Gajapati 'who is Chalanti Vishnu Designate'. The Maharaja went in penance near the Atharnala, outskirt of Puri. In a dream he was ordered by Lord Jagannath to construct a temple in Baripada so that he would come down to aasuage his devotee. Showing deference to wishes of Lord Jagannath, he got constructed the majestic temple at Baripada. Like Puri, all the rituals for Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Suvadra, are perfomed here at Baripada. The Bhanja Rulers, whose royal patronage in the field of architecture was at par excellence, would be remembed for their magnificent offering to Lord Jgannath in getting built the Jagannath temple prototype of Puri.

The District of Mayurbhanj preserves many temples built in different styles of Orissan architecture, such as Rekha, Bhadra and Gauriya. Among the Rekha temples the most important are the temples of Kakharua Baidyanath at Manatri of this District and that of Lord Jagannath at Baripada. The temple of Lord Jagannath at Baripada is universally known as Haribaldev temple. It was built by Shri Baidyanath Bhanj in 1575 A.D. on the same architectural principles of Kakharua Baidyanath temple. The temple stands as a symbol of the religious favour of the Bhanja Rulers of Mayurbhanj and is regarded as the Queen Monad among the princely states during the pre-merger days.

It is made of laterite stone with exquisite designs engraved in the walls. It has height of 84'-6". A big boundary wall encirles the temple which is a replica of that of Lord Jagannath at Puri. An inscription on the temple wall states that in the year 1497 of the Saka Era this temple was built by Baidyanath Bhanj. This temple, like the Kakharua Baidyanath of Manatri is provided with Vimana, Jagamohan and Nata Mandira and is in a better preserved condition than the latter.

Besides the presiding deities, there are as many as seventeen Bedha deities consecrated in the temple. The Jagannath temple compound is provided with small cells in which the images of different religions find place. Among them may be seen beautiful images of Avalokiteswar Paraswanath and Umamaheswar. At the inner gate of this temple are found images of Jain Tirthankaras, Rishabhanath, Paraswanath and Mahavir beautifully carved out in black chlorite stone.

Besides these Tirthankaras, an image of Buddhist Jambhal has also been placed near the inner gate. In a small room within the temple enclosure is found an image of Lokeswar Bodhisattwa locally known as Anantadeva with four hands and made of black chlorite stone. The Buddhist and Jaina images in the Jagannath Temple compound make it reminiscent of the catholicity of the temperament of the Bhanja rulers and their attempt to bring about harmonious blending of different religious sectors.

There are various other pillars, images and structures both in front of the presiding deity and on the body of the temple. The walls of the Nata Mandira of Jagannath temple are decorated with pictures of mythological significance.

The Radhamohan temple at Baripada serves as 'Gundicha Mandir' of Lord Jagannath. This temple along with Rasika Raya repesents the cult of Neo-Vaishanavism which was popular in Orissa before Sri Chaitanya. This temple is provided with Nata Mandira and is beautifully painted inside as well as outside. The paintings in some of the nitches and on the inner walls can be seen even now.

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Ratha Yatra or Car festival of Baripada occupies second position to that of Puri. During the days of festivity small township of Baripada wears a different look with three gigantic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Shubhadra, criss-cross of light and thronging of large number of devotees puring from different parts of this District as well as neighbouring districts. The Nine days festival on Badadanda fills the heart and mind of the devotees with religious sentiments as their faith goes like this ‘touching the rope of Ratha of Lord Jagannath would mitigate the pain of rebirth and immortal soul would mingle with great soul of greatest creator of this Universe’. Whatever may be the truth behind it, Ratha yatra or Ghosh Yatra of three deities are performed with religious fervour and enthusiasm which is simply beggar’s description. The construction of Huge chariot begins on the Akshaya trutiya (Shukla Trutiya of Baishakha) day.

The Ratha Yatra Schedule:

I. Netra Utsav-Ashadha Krushna Amabasya
II. Uvayatra-Ashadha Shukla Pratipada
III. Pahandi(Gundicha at Puri)-Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya
IV. Pulling of Chariots-Ashadha Trutiya & Chaturthi
V. Bahuda Yatra & Pahandi-Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi
VI. Pulling of Bahuda Chariots-Ashadha Dwadashi & Trayodasi

“Gundicha Yatra has been observed since 1575 A.D.The three deities arrive on the respective chariots after ‘Pahandi’.The pulling of the Chariots begins the next day.The 14-wheeled ‘Taldhwaja’(the chariot of Lord Balabhadra) moves first and reaches the ‘Mausi’ temple.Thereafter 12-wheeled ‘Devidalan’or ‘Vijaya’(chariot of Devi Shubhadra) is pulled only by ladies.Normally this chariot reaches half-way and stops near the town police station.With night fall pulling of chariots is stopped for safety and security reason.Next day at 2:00 P.M the pulling of chariots is resumed and ‘Devadalan’ reaches the destination.Then starts the “Nandighosh”(the massive chariot with 16 Wheels-largest of the three-of Lord Jagannath). With the accompaniment of resounding conch shells “Ghantas” the chariot Covers the distance majestically swaying both ways.On “Bahuda” Day, observed on Ashar Shukla Ekadashi the same rituals are performed and chariots pulling is completed in two days. As there is no space for the chariots to move around ,the reverse sequence is followed in the return journey-First starts “Nandighosh”, then Devadalan and then the “Taladhwaja”. Other facts & Legends associated with the Ratha Yatra:

Length of Badadanda from Shri Haribaldev Temple to Mausibadi is 3000ft.

Regarding ‘VESHA’ on different days while in ‘Mausi’s temple
A.1st day-Ananta Vasudev
B.2nd day-Luxmi Narayan
C.3rd day -Viswarupa Mahadev and Kaliya Dalan
D.4th day-Nrusingha & Kali
E.5th day-Baman and Kalaki

Maa Ambika Temple

The Ambika temple, Baripada is an ancient temple and the Bijesthali of the presiding deity. People of Baripada strongly believe her as ‘The Living Goddess’, who as a mother showers her blessings to all the mankind.

Description

MAA’s Mantra:

OMM NAMO SHAILAPUTRI DAITYA DARPA VINASHINI
AVAYA VARADE MATA PUJA GHRUHANA SURESHWARI !!

Omm Namo Shailaputri Daitya Darpa Vinashini
Avaya Varade Mata Puja Ghruhana Sureshwari !!

Overview:

The Ambika temple, Baripada is an ancient temple and the Bijesthali of the presiding deity not only for the people of Baripada but also for the people of the whole Mayurbhanj district as well as devotees from the neighboring states like Jharkhand and West Bengal.

The temple is situated at the heart of the Baripada town.
People of Baripada strongly believe her as ‘The Living Goddess’, who as a mother showers her blessings to all the mankind.

MAA’s Idol :

The deity’s idol is made of fine marble stone which is ancient. The idol has four hands also known as “Chaturbhuja”.

Maa Ambika is sitting on a lion and in her four hands, she is holding Dambaru, Khadga, Kharpara and Trisula .

It’s also a famous belief among the devotees that though the mother is holding arms in her hand to fight with all the odds and save the mankind, her face is so calm, cool and glows vibrantly. As if mother is always looking at her children with a motherly affection. Whoever visit her in the temple and ask her blessings while looking at her, feels the divine touch.

In her temple Maa Ambika is surrounded by other deities like Adyapujya Vignaraj Ganesha, Parama yogi Ambikeswar mahadev, Sankatamochana Panchamukhi Hanuman, Graha dosa nibaraka naba graha, Mangalamayi maa mangala, Shri chandika and maha sasthi etc.

History:

Though the exact time and history of MAA’s emergence is not clear, however in the gazetteer and surveys on temple restructure and reform, viz. archeological surveys of mayurbhanj (1911) edited by notable archeologist of India, Late N.N. Basu and District gazetteer of mayurbhanj complied by eminent bureaucrat late Nilamani Senapati, it is mentioned that in the middle of the then baripada town, known as bagasamal gardh, there was a very small pitha (bijesthali) of Maa Ambika unattended and in a meager condition.

A temple for MAA was built at that time. The deity has no other immovable properties and assets except the bijesthali land.

From the Lagraj case #108, this information comes into picture that the then ruler of Mayurbhanj, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Bhanja, when got seriously ill by the incurable small pox disease at that time, he seeks the blessings of Maa Ambika to cure him from this deadly disease and for the seva puja of Maa, he has fixed Rs. 36/- per year, the revenue generated from Tilagadia Mauza in Kuliana gram in the last part of year 1800.

The present main temple is constructed by the then renowned Gujrati Contractor Late Walji Gobind. When his only son was seriously ill by the then incurable smallpox, he worshiped MAA and prayed her to cure his son and after his son got cured from this deadly due to MAA’s blessings, he re built this temple for Maa in 1920. In the due course of time, the current structure got extended and the temples for other deities inside the premises constructed with the help and donations of the devotees of MAA.

Dainik Puja Vidhi Of MAA:


The daily seva puja of MAA starts in early morning and performed in holiness and in a whole hearted manner by MAA’s priests with the sacred sound of sankha, ghanta and mrudanga played by the devotees.

In the special festive days, “Sodhasa Upachara” puja, “Chandi”, “Homa” etc. are performed in tantric as well as in Vaidik way as per the devotees’ requests and with their cooperation.

MAA’s Aarati:

In the evening, the seva puja starts from MAA’s Aarati, performed by the priests, which is so heavenly and mind pleasing that, can’t be narrated in words and can be feel by physical attendance only.

Soon after the completion of the Aarati, starts the sankirtana by the devotees in a well composed manner that whoever listens it, start to chorus with a divine feeling.

Special festivities at MAA’s Temple:

The special festivals organized and performed at MAA’s temple are the annual ‘Durga Puja’ and ‘Basanti Puja’as well as ‘Pana Sankranti’, ‘Rojo Sankranti’, ‘Makara Sankranti’.

Saradiya Durga Puja, as known as ‘Durga Puja’ in general and one of the main festivals of MAA, performed with ‘Sodosha Upachara’, ‘Chandi’ patha and ‘Homa’ yagyan on the days of ‘MahaSaptami’, ‘MahaAstami’, ‘MahaNavmi’ and on ‘Dasahara’ the special puja completion has been done in the traditional way with the “Purnahuti”.

Similarly, at the time of Basantakalin Durga Puja, popularly known as ‘Basanti Puja’ the same ‘Sodosha Uapchar’ puja vidihi is adopted on ‘Basantika Saptami’, ‘Ashoka Asatami’, ‘Rama Navami’and ’Purnahuti’ is given on the ‘Dasahara’ which completes this special puja ritual.

Maa’s connection with the Baripada Jagannath Temple:

In many rituals performed in Baripada’s Jagannath temple, MAA’s presence and importance can be felt.
On the day of ‘Sunia’ in ‘Indra Dhwaja’ puja(a festival performed in Jagannath temple to please the god of rain, Indra), Maa Ambika’s pujaka along with MAA’s ‘Aagyanmala’ and ‘Khadga’ go around the ‘Dhwaja’and starts ritual after which only the puja starts.

Similarly, in the famous festival of Ratha Yatra, MAA’s puja possess a lot if significance and importance.
On the starting day of Ratha Yatra, before the ‘Pahandi Bije’ of the three sibling deities to their chariots, Maa’s Pujaka comes with ‘Aagnyamala and ‘Khadga’ and perform the puja rituals which is known as ‘Ratha Prathistha’. This special tradition seen only in baripda’s ratha yatra is given equal importance like the ‘Chera Pahanra’ vidhi performed in Puri Ratha Yatra.

It is believed that in this way MAA is assuring the protection of the Rathas, the Ratha yatra as well as the devotees from all the unforeseen evil.

Significance with the world famous CHAU and BHAKTA Parba:

The artists of the world famous ‘Chau’ perform the traditional Nisha Ghata Puja in the last two nights of Chaitra in the temple in front of the goddess.

Similarly the first puja of Bhakta Praba in Chirta month starts from MAA’s temple and performed seven days in a row.

As a whole:

The premises of the temple, blessed with the medicinal trees like Bael (Bilwa)tree, Peepal (Aswastha) tree, Neem (Nimba)tree and Tamarind (Tentuli) tree. Its surroundings are so tidy and clean, which makes it’s atmosphere cool and in terms brings heavenly peace. And its possible because of the daily ‘karaseva’ performed by the devotees self willingly, which is comparable with the ‘karaseva’ of Amritsar’s ‘Swarna Temple’.

The day to day seva puja activities, development and various festivities are performed and managed in a well organized way by the hereditary trusties with the help and cooperation of the devotees.

Kichakeswari Temple

Khiching is located about 50 km east of Keonjhargarh city and 27 km west of Karanjia. local people pay visits Maa kichakeswari in each of their auspicious occasions. Panthanivas and guest houses are available at khiching for visitors coming from outside. A week long fair during sivaraatri is main festival here. very recently near by pond has been made into a leisure boating spot to attract tourists. A museum here is a definite watch. Please avoid visiting from 12pm to 3.00 pm when it remains closed. There is a village adjacent to it known as KESNA which is very famous for black stone handicrafts and a must visit if you want to take some souvenir back to your home.

About Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj is a landlocked district with a total geographical area of 10418 Sq.km. and is situated on the Northern boundary of the state with district headquarters at Baripada. The district is bounded in the North-East by Midnapore district of West Bengal, Singhbhum district of Jharkhand in the North-west, Baleshwar district in the South-East and by Kendujhar in the South-West. More than 39 % of the total geographical area (4049 Sq.Km.) is covered with forest and hills. The district comprises of 4 numbers of Sub-divisions with 26 nos of blocks with 382 Gram Panchayats and 3945 villages.

The district comes under “North Central Plateau agro-climatic region with an average rainfall of 1648.20 mm per annum. Being away from the coastal belt, the district experiences a sub-tropical climate with a hot summer, chilling winter with good precipitation. Red-laterite category of soil dominates all over the district including Bamanghati and Panchpir plateau.

Mayurbhanj occupies a unique position being endowed with lush green vegetation, different fauna, and rich cultural heritage. The district has a rich mineral base and is home to the Similipal Biosphere. This was a princely state until its merger with the state of Odisha on 1st January 1949. Since the date of its merger, Mayurbhanj has been organized and is administered as one of the districts of Odisha.

Iron-ore (hematite), vanadiferous and titaniferous magnetic, china clay, galena (lead ore), Kyanite, asbestos, steatite (soapstone) and quartzite constitute the principal mineral resources of Mayurbhanj district, of these the iron-ore deposits of Gorumahisani, Badampahar and Suleipat, which have been exploited for a period of about half a century, deserve special mention.

District Office Mayurbhanj Jobs 2017 – 105 Teaching & Non Teaching Posts

District Office, Mayurbhanj has published notification for the recruitment of 105 TGT (Arts), TGT (Science) (PCM), TGT Science (CBZ), Sanskrit Teacher, Hindi Teacher, PET, Junior Clerk cum DEO & Peon vacancies upgraded high schools, upgraded higher secondary school and other high school under ST & SC Development Department on contract basis. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application on or before 30-06-2017 till 05:00 P.M. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below…

District Office Mayurbhanj Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 105
Name of the Post:
1. TGT (Arts): 21 Posts
2. TGT (Science) (PCM): 10 Posts
3. TGT Science (CBZ): 13 Posts
4. Sanskrit Teacher: 12 Posts
5. Hindi Teacher: 12 Posts
6. PET: 12 Posts
7. Junior Clerk cum DEO: 13 Posts
8. Peon: 12 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 21 – 32 years as on 01-01-2017. Age relaxation is applicable to 05 years for SC/ ST/ SEBC/ Women candidates and 10 years for PWD candidates.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/ Commerce with 02 school subject as honours/ elective/ pass/ optional from a recognized university having 50% marks in aggregate (45% for Sc/ ST/ SEBC/ PH candidates) and Bachelors in Education (B.Ed) from a NICTE recognized Institution or 04 years integrated BA/ B.Ed from a NICTE recognized Institution with 02 school subject as Honours/ elective/ pass/ optional having 50% marks in aggregate (45% for Sc/ ST/ SEBC/ PH candidates) for Post No. 01, +2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized institution with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for Sc/ ST/ SEBC/ PH candidates) and C.P.Ed/ B.P.Ed/ M.P.Ed from a recognized Board/ University for Post No. 06, Passed +2 Exam or equivalent with computer knowledge for Post No. 07, VIII Pass for Post No. 08 For more qualification details refer the notification.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on marks obtained by the candidates in different exam for Post No. 01 to 06, written test & computer based skill test (practical) for Post No. 07 and written test for Post No. 08.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 200/- through original bank draft drawn in any nationalized bank in favour of the District Welfare Officer, Mayurbhanj payable at SBI Main Branch, Baripada. No fee for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may send their application in prescribed format with xerox copies of academic qualification certificate, mark sheets of all examination, valid caste certificate, residential certificate, employment exchange registration certificate, character certificate, PWD certificate and 03 recent passport size photographs in an envelope should be super scribed with “Application for the Post of Contractual —————–” by registered post/ speed post to the District Welfare Officer, Mayurbhanj, At: Murgabadi, Po Bhanjpur, Dist Mayubhanj, Pin — 757 002 on or before 30-06-2017 till 05:00 P.M.

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 30-06-2017 till 05:00 P.M.

For more details like reservation, experience, qualification & other information click on the link given below…

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Simlipal National Park

Located about 320 kilometres from state capital Bhubaneswar in the north-eastern part of Odisha, Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district was declared a reserve forest for tigers in the year 1973.

It is a huge expanse of lush green forest with waterfalls and is mostly inhabited by tigers, elephants, leopards, chowsinghas, hyenas, wolves, sambars, chitals, mouse deer, gaurs, giant squirrels, peafowls, hill mynas etc.

The sanctuary also has marsh crocodiles and monitor lizards, etc. The government of India declared Simlipal as a biosphere reserve in 1994 and it was included in the UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserves list in 2009.

District Headquarter:	Baripada
State Capital:	Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station:	Baripada
Nearest Airport:	Bhubaneswar
How to Reach:
Road - Baripada, the district headquarter of Mayurbhanj, on the junction of NH 5 and 6, is 170 km from Bhubaneswar, 240 from Kolkata and 60 km from Balasore and 22 km from Pithabata, which is an entry point. The other entry point Jashipur is 94 km from Baripada on N.H. 6. Both the places are well connected by regular bus services. Taxis and Jeeps are available. Rail - Nearest railhead is Balasore (60 km from Baripada), served by major trains running on the South-Eastern sector. Air - Nearest airports are Bhubaneswar (270 kms) and Kolkata (240 km)
Best Time:	First November to Fifteenth June only