Devkund Ambika Temple & Waterfall, Mayurbhanj

Devkund is a beautiful religious and tourist place in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. Devkund Waterfall and Maa Ambika temple has located at the foot of Shimlipal national park and is 58 km from Baripada. They told that the goddess Sati, unable to bear the humiliation of her husband during the sacrifice of the Dakhya Prajapati, immersed herself. Angered by this, Sadashiva began to dance with Sati’s body. The trio trembled in fear. So the devotee Vishnu cut off the body of Goddess Sati through the Sudarshan Chakra to save Tribhuvan. It is divided into 52 parts and falls in different parts of India, and the goddess is worshipped in various forms. Devkund Ambika temple is a famous temple in Mayurbhanj, Odisha

Debakunda is the 51 st seat of the goddess. Five tanks have come out of this place, Which has named the place Peetha Panchasagar. They are – Bhudar Kunda, Taila Kunda, Haridra Kunda, Devi Kunda, Dev Kunda. The newly established seven-headed serpent snake attracts everyone with its sprawling waterfall here.

The place is nothing but full of natural sceneries. It is a hilly place having a perennial waterfall that creates a pool of crystal clear water. A series of waterfalls and Shakti shrines at Debakund is the main importance of the place. The natural stream, dense and thick forest and high mountains attract thousands of visitors to see Devkund Waterfall and also the best tourist places in Odisha.

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Nearest Bus Stop

The nearest Bus stop is Udala Bus Stand, which is located around 24 Km distance from Devkund waterfall

Nearest Railway Station

The Nearest Railway Station is Baripada, which is located around 58 Km distance from Devkund Temple

Nearest Airport

The nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, which is located around 250 Km distance from Baripada Devkund waterfall

Best Time to visit

The Best time to visit Baripada Devkund waterfall & Picnic spot is month of October to June and the winter Season

Opening Time

Devkund waterfall opening time is Monday to Sunday morning 8.00 am to Evening 6 pm and cottage all time open