Jeypore

Jeypore, also spelled Jayepore, is a large city in the state of Odisha and is famous for its fresh water lakes, waterfalls and valleys. Jeypore is home to about 62 affiliated communities such as Gond, Dhruba, Paraja, Koya. Situated at […]

Jeypore, also spelled Jayepore, is a large city in the state of Odisha and is famous for its fresh water lakes, waterfalls and valleys. Jeypore is home to about 62 affiliated communities such as Gond, Dhruba, Paraja, Koya.

Situated at the southern boundary of Odisha, Jeypore is connected with Andhra Pradesh in south. The city has its own historic significance and is the second largest city after Berhampur of south Odisha. Locally pronounced as ‘Joypur’ and the literal meaning of Jayepore is ‘City of Victory’. Visiting Jayepore is a welcome break for tourists who want to take a break from the city life.

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A Land Full of History

Jeypore is the second biggest city in the state, Brahmapur being the first. It is an important city of this state accompanied by Cuttack, Rourkela, Puri, Brahmapur, Balasore, Sambalpur and Bhubhaneshwar. The hills belonging to the eastern ghats and the Araku hills circumscribe Jeypore. Jeypore is widely known for its famous annual Rath Yatra. Besides this rath yatra, the Ghata Porbo, is another popularly celebrated festival here. This festival is also called the Thakurani Yatra, literally meaning the procession of a goddess. This festival is normally held during the summers. Apart from this, Jeypore is also recognised for its awe-inspiring Dussehra celebrat