BLACK BUCK FOUND DEAD FOR UNKNOWN REASON

BLACK BUCK FOUND DEAD  FOR UNKNOWN REASON

Black Buck was the pride of Ganjam District. The village Bhetanai is known for Black Bucks. 

Now it is sad to say that Black Bucks are now unwanted creature for the Govt. Many Black Bucks are found dead in a few days.

One is because of accident others death is unknown.

Local people say that: This death of Black Bucks are happened because of disease "Basanta" or " Phatua".

This disease comes from the cows and other local domestic animals. Cows and other animals suffer this disease last 2 months or more but govt. did not any steps for that. 

But after the death of Black Bucks Govt. takes one steps veterinary doctor come to village try to vaccinate animals, give injection and medicine to cows. 

 

 Here I attach some newspaper cuttings:

Here I attach some photos of dead Black Bucks:-

All the photos shown above are found dead near Bhetanai village.

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KALIJAI TEMPLE - A FAMOUS TOURIST PLACE OF ODISHA

KALIJAI TEMPLE 

                  














                   Kalijai Temple is located on an island in Chilika Lake. The name Maa Kalijai is divided into two-part. One is "Kali" mean Goddess Maa Kali and the other is "Jai" is the name of a village girl of Banapur, who was drowned in the Chilika Lake during her visit to Parikuda Gada for her marriage. They were traveled in a traditional boat. Their boar was drowned their because of a sudden storm. All the boatmen and her father were alive but Jai was missing and she was undiscovered. After that many boatmen have listened to the voice of Jai. Since then she became the goddess of the locality. Many people worship Maa Kalijai as their “Kuladevi”.

                 As Kalijai is situated in Chilika Lake, many nature lovers came here to watch the beauty of nature. Chilika Lake is famous for its birds. Many birds came from Russia, Mongolia, central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalaya region. These birds travel many distances came to Chilika Lake. Chlika Lake attracts birds and nature lovers. Many poets wrote much poetry on Chilika Lake and Maa Kalijai temple.

                The main festival of Maa Kalijai temple is Makar Sankranti. Every year in January, huge people came here to worship Maa Kalijai.

                If anyone plans a trip to visit  Maa Kalijai Temple and Chilika Lake, then he has to come to Balugaon. Balugaon is the nearest place. From Balugaon take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to Badakula. After that take a motorboat or traditional boat to reach Kalijai Temple.

                    Watersports facility is also available at Badakul. Speedboats are available there.
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BLACK BUCK OF GANJAM

BLACK BUCK OF GANJAM - BHETANAI

             The Black Buck is an antelope found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. In Ganjam District of India Black Bucks are mainly found in Bhetanai and its territorial villages. Bhetanai is a village 9 km. distance from Aska and 50 km. from Berhampur railway station. Black Bucks are also found in Buguda and its surrounding villages, Balipadar and its surrounding villages, Belaguntha, Tanarada, Gunthapoda and its surrounding villages.

             When Black Buck stands up it is 30 to 35 in high at the shoulder. Males weigh 35 to 55 kg. and females are lighter than male, weigh about 25 to 35 kg. Male Black Buck has a horn but the female hasn’t. The long ringed horns length up to 15-30 inch. The male Black Buck looks different than female. The male Black Bucks upper parts and outer sides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are all white. On the other hand, females are juveniles are yellowing fawn to tan.

              Black Bucks are leaving in groups. One group consist of 15 to 50 Black Bucks. Every group has a male Black Buck leader. To become the leader of a group male Black Bucks are fighting with each other. The winner of the fight becomes the leader of that group.

             The Black Bucks inhabits grassy plains and slightly forested areas. Due to their regular need for water, they prefer areas where water is available.

             Forest department take a major role to protect these animals. But the main thing that the local people of the villages took a major part to protect them. Without them, Black Bucks cannot survive.  The farmer s of those villages suffers more. Black Bucks eat their crops. The government takes necessary steps to protect Black Bucks but didn’t take any steps towards farmer’s loss because of Black Bucks.

           If anybody interested to visit and want to see the Black Bucks then come to Bhetanai. Bus facility always available in this village. ATM is only 2 km. distance. All necessary things are available in this village. Guide facility also available. If anybody wants to take the guide, then contact Mr. Amulya Kumar Upadhyaya (President – Black Buck Management committee). He is the first Biju Pattanaik award winner for Black Buck. His contact number is 9437263033. 

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"BUDHAKHOLA" - A TOURIST PLACE OF GANJAM

"BUDHAKHOLA" - A TOURIST PLACE OF GANJAM

This place is famous for Lord Shiva Temple. This place is near Buguda. It is 3 km. from Buguda and near about 73 km. form Berhampur. The place is filled with full of Trees, Caves, temples and perennial Waterfall which is the main attraction of tourists. This place is also famous for a bunch of five temples' presence on the top of the hill. The five temples are Sri Sri Makareswar Swami, Sri Sri Gangadhareswar Swami, Sri Sri Jagadieshwar Swami, Sri Sri Siddheswar Swami, Sri Sri Budheswar Swami, which is popularly known as Panchu Mahadeva Temple. Panchu means five and Mahadeva means Lord Shiva. All temples are Lord Shiva. While climbing the hill you can notice many other mountains are surrounding it. So many caves are found nearby it. One of the cave is called Siddha Gumpha, where Buddhist monks were used to staying and meditation. Siddha Gumphan is on the top of the hill. The local people said no one can reach the end of the Gumpha. 

          This place attracts tourists for its waterfall. The water of this waterfall carries medicinal properties. Tourists enjoy bathing in this waterfall. On Shivratri, Kartik Purnima and all Sankranti many Pilgrims are come here to offer puja to Lord Shiva. During the month of Shrawan, the importance of this place is increased. Many devotees called "Bolbam Kawaria" are come here to offer water to Lord Shiva. They bring this water from many distances barefoot by walking. 

          

 

 At the time of the new year, this place is full for a picnic. My tourists come here for picnic. If you want to picnic at this place then you have to bring all the necessary materials. In an emergency situation, you have to go to near place Buguda. All facilities like ATM, car, taxi, buses, etc. are available at Buguda.


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Tourist place of Odisha - KHASADA

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                 Its another tourist place of Incredible Odisha. Odisha a land of beauty, nature, natural resources, temples, etc. Place KHASADA is famous for its water fall. This is a small water fall in a river. This place is situated at Gajapati district of Odisha.

                  

                   This place is located 5 k.m. from chandra giri.The water of this water fall is not so deep so anybody can take bath with pleasure. One can have a bath at the crystal clear waters and as the water isn’t too deep it’s safe. But you have to little bit cautious for its slippery water. The water falls is a popular picnic destination of the region, but one has to carry all the essential items from Chandragiri and cook there. This place is very crowded at the time of New Year. No place available to cook, so please come quickly in very morning to book a place for cooking.

                  

                   The nearest ATM and petrol pump is located at Chandragiri.

                   

                   To visit KHASADA one should have its own vehicle or hire a cab. Bus facility are available up to Chandragiri. After that book a auto or taxi.

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TOURIST PLACE OF ODISHA - JIRANGA

This is one of the most popular tourist place of Odisha. This place is situated at Gajapati district. A beautiful place with Lord Buddha temple and monastery. Very attractive tourist place of Ganjam district. Must visit while traveling to Ganjam or Brahmapur The Monastery has three large idols of Gautam Buddha from which the left idol represents ‘Guru Padmasambhava’. This place is called mini Tibet of Odisha. This place near Chandragiri town.
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HARISANKAR TEMPLE OF BALANGIR DISTRICT

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This temple is at Balangir District of Odisha. This is a very beautiful temple surrounding with very beautiful natural scenery. 

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GANJAM FAMOUS SRI SANISCHAR TEMPLE - SHERAGADA

 GANJAM FAMOUS SRI SANISCHAR TEMPLE - SHERAGADA

Hello friends, It's my first post on blog. In this post I am going to describe you about Sri Sanischar Temple at Mathura Padmanabhapur Sasana near Sheragada. This village is 5 km. distance from Sheragada. This Temple is in Ganjam district of Odisha. Many people are gathered here in every Saturday. Launch facility (i.e. called "Prasad") available here at this temple for 5000 people. The priests of this temple are so kindhearted and humble persons. They didn't charge any money for their service, if you want to give some donation then you can drop in Hundi or contact to the committee of the temple. This temple comes in Sheragada and Badagada route. A big bird is situated in front gate of temple. 

 OM SRI SANISCHARAYA NAMAH

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