Nabarangpur

Nabarangapur, is a town and a municipality in Nabarangapur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of Nabarangpur district. The old girder bridge over the Indravati River was recently replaced with a new one. Culture: Mondei is a local festival being widely celebrated in the Nabarangpur District. The word Mondei is derived from the Hindi word ‘Mondi’ which means a small market. This festival is celebrated by large number of people worshiping a common deity among pre- historic rituals. Fair and entertainment activities with folk dances and tribal opera can be seen for the whole night in the festival. Mondei is usually celebrated after harvesting of crops. The festival is observed at different popular locations throughout the District gathering men and women of the area and far off.There are various Socio-cultural organizations which play vital role in spearheading the cultural activities of the Nabarangpur district.

Bhandargharani of Nabarangpur is the presiding deity of the locality. The name signifies the preserver of wealth and protector of lives. She is also worshipped in nearby villages. Tuesday and Saturday are marked for special worship. Devotees throng the temple precincts on every conceivable occasion to seek blessings. The temple, Situated in the heart of Nabarangpur in front of old palace beside NH 201. Bhandar gharani is an ancient deity worshipped as per non vedic rituals.