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Culture of Mayurbhanj


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Chhau Nurtya {Dance)

Mayurbhanj is also famous for its beautiful yet virile dance form, known as Chhau Nurtya dance. Elements of folk, tribal, martial, traditional art are classical part of the Mayurbhanj Chhau.

Tourism

Mayurbhanj has many tourist destinations. The Shimilipal is an internationally renowned tiger and forest reserve. It became source of international attention in 1960s when the then director of the tiger reserve had adopted a tigress known as Khairi. Mayurbhanj, as a Princely State, was a most progressive one during British rule. The Kings of Mayurbhanj were pioneers in the upliftment of Odisha under British rule . Today Mayurbhanj is the largest district in size in Odisha. It is coming up with higher educational institutions and technical colleges.

Cuisine

Mudhi (puffed rice) is the popular diet here
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