Purunagarh

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Puranagarh or Purunagoda is the eastern most part of Jeypore which is a major town of Orissa, India. Translated into English, Purunagoda means Old Fort, which it was during the rule of the kings. The moat has now been made into a canal, which divides Purunagoda from the rest of the town. Being placed at the foot hills, in the warm embrace of Nakti Dongar, one can have a beautiful view of the entire town from Purunagoda, particularly in the evenings.

Purunagoda boasts of its ancient, beautiful and serene temples, and can be called the Temple-street of Jeypore.Some of the temples at Purunagoda are: Neelakantheswara, Ganesh, Radha Krushna, Jagannath, Ayyappa, Kali, Ganga Maa, Bhairabi and Dangar Devi.

One of the unique features of Purunagoda is the annual Rath Jatra, which is held one day in advance to the one held in the main town temple.

People: Different kinds of people live in Purunagoda and most of them have been staying there since decades. Tribals ( Parajas ) form an integral part of this part of the town and were known for their hunting skills, clean houses, unique traditions and hard work. With exposure to the urban way of life their dependence on the forests has been declining and has eroded their culture and heritage.