Bellaguntha
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Bellaguntha (बेलागुंठा) is a tahsil town in Ganjam district of Orissa, India.
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Jat clans
Following Jat clans have similarity with places shown in bold in this tahsil/block. There is need to further research this correlation.
History
As per folklore here, Bellaguntha was a main market place for grocery and cattle in the Ganjam district. Nrusinghanatha temple is one of the significant temples in this region that attracts thousands of pilgrims to get a darshan of Lord Lakshmi Nrusingh. One of the Bhanja Kings from Bhanja Dynasty had established the temple during 18th century.
Bellaguntha was the business destination for people. All grocery, corns, vegetables, etc. came from Boudh and Phulbani for selling. People purchase and resale/supply to Aska and Brahmapur. It was the business hub in the region. Bellaguntha itself famous for Art and culture with brass, silver, copper, and woodwork. The world famous Brass Fish are still the main attraction of the city. There was a tale about the brass fish. The brass fishes will swim in water for several minutes to entertain the king and queen. Bellaguntha is mainly well known for its Temples, Teachers and Tanks also known as "3T". There are more than twenty temples inside the town and more than twenty five tanks inside and outskirts of the town. Bellaguntha is also the education hub in the region.
बेलागुंठा
बेलागुंठा (Belaguntha) भारत के ओड़िशा राज्य के गंजाम ज़िले में स्थित एक नगर है।
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